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How to Use Amazon Cloud Drive Like an External Hard Drive
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Gladinet Cloud Desktop > select Add My Cloud Storage Account > Storage Service > Amazon Cloud Drive.Clear the Enable Cloud Sync Folder for the Virtual Directory check box > Finish.My Gladinet Drive will appear on your desktop. Use it for direct access to your Amazon Cloud Drive space.
This article explains how to use the free software Gladinet Cloud Desktop to turn your Amazon Cloud Drive into an external hard drive. The software is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 2003/2008. How to Set Up Gladinet Free Starter Edition
Follow these steps to add Amazon Cloud Drive: If Gladinet Cloud Desktop isn't already installed, download the free Starter Edition from the official website. When you run Gladinet for the first time after installation, choose I want to use the Free Starter Edition and select Next. Register with Gladinet if you want. Otherwise, select Next. Select Add My Cloud Storage Account to add cloud storage services. Open the Storage Service drop-down menu and choose Amazon Cloud Drive. Then, select Next. Type your Amazon security credentials in the username and password fields. Select Next to continue. Unless you're going to upgrade to the paid-for Gladinet Pro version, clear the Enable Cloud Sync Folder for the Virtual Directory check box. Select Finish > Finish. Gladinet also supports other cloud storage services such as Box.net, SkyDrive, Google Docs, and more. How to Use Amazon Cloud Drive Like a Hard Disk
After completing the above steps, you should see a window on your desktop called My Gladinet Drive. You can use this to access your Amazon Cloud Drive space directly. To start using your storage, double-click its icon just like you would any other folder in Windows. If you want to add more online storage services supported by Gladinet (for example, Box.net, SkyDrive, or Google Docs), double-click the Click to Mount [cloud storage] link and repeat the above steps. Transferring files to your online storage space using Gladinet is virtually the same as dragging and dropping in Windows. The only difference is a progress window appears when uploading folders and files. If you need to interrupt an upload session, select the Cancel button. To access the Gladinet main menu screen, right-click the Gladinet icon in the Windows system tray and choose Management Console. On this screen, you can see the virtual directories you set up. Click the double-arrow to the far right of Amazon Cloud Drive to display its configuration options. How to Use Amazon Photos Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Choose an External Hard Drive What Is a Hard Disk Drive? How to Check Free Hard Drive Space (Windows 11, 10, 8, +) EaseUS Todo Backup Free 2022 Review How to Back up Your Mac to an External Hard Drive With Time Machine 8 Best Free Disk Space Analyzer Tools 17 Best Free Cloud Storage Services for Backup in 2022 How to Add and Use an External Hard Drive with Xbox Series X or S 31 Best Free Backup Software Tools (October 2022) How to Move Your iTunes Library to a New Location 21 Best Cloud Backup Services Reviewed (October 2022) How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Back Up a Computer to an External Hard Drive How to Sync Your Desktop to the Cloud with OneDrive Dropbox vs. Google Drive How to Share and Collaborate With Google Drive Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies