But do you know how to do that?
Here this post onMiniToolexplains how tomove files from Google Drive to USB flash drive.
Therefore, many users choose to transfer some Google Drive files to a USB drive without incurring additional charges.
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Transferring Google Drive files to USB also protects your data better.
you could transfer photos from Google Drive to USB or move other types of files.
Keep reading to find details.

Google Drive disappeared from File Explorer?
This post focuses on how to get Google Drive to show up in File Explorer effectively.
How Do I Move Files From Google Drive to USB Flash Drive
Way 1.
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Step 1.Access Google Drivewith your Google account.
you’ve got the option to select and download multiple files with the help of theShiftorCtrlkey.
Are you troubled by the downloads not showing up in the Downloads folder issue?

Now you might read this post to find out how to fix it.
Way 2.
Connect the USB drive to your setup, and launch Drive for desktop.

On your taskbar, click theGoogle Driveicon and selectthe gear icon>Preferences.
Move on to theGoogle Drivetab, then choose theMirror filesoption.
Click theChange folder locationbutton.

In the pop-up window, grab the USB drive.
After that, clickConfirm location.
In the Google Drive preferences window, click theSavebutton.
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Finally, restart Google Drive for desktop, and then your files should start mirroring.
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