Tally 7.2 | Google Drive

Here’s a concise write-up on Tally 7.2 and Google Drive integration, covering its relevance, limitations, and practical workarounds.

Step 5: Automate the Backup

Run the .bat file manually after closing Tally. Or, use Task Scheduler to run it every hour.

Result: Your Tally 7.2 data is safely stored on Google Drive, versioned, and accessible from any device.

Step 4: Use a Simple Script to Copy Data

Instead of working directly from Google Drive, work from your local C:\Tally72\Data. Then, create a batch script to copy files.

Open Notepad.
Paste the following:

@echo off
xcopy "C:\Tally72\Data\*.*" "G:\My Drive\Tally72_Backups\" /E /Y /D
echo Backup completed on %date% %time% >> G:\My Drive\Tally72_Backups\backup_log.txt
pause

Save the file as BackupToGoogleDrive.bat on your desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I open Tally 7.2 directly from Google Drive without Tally installed?
No. You need Tally 7.2 software. Google Drive stores only the data files. tally 7.2 google drive

Q2: Will Google Drive work with Tally 7.2 on Windows 11?
Yes. Tally 7.2 runs in compatibility mode on Windows 10/11. Google Drive for Desktop is fully compatible.

Q3: Does Google Drive slow down Tally 7.2?
Only if you use real-time sync (Method 2) and have a slow upload speed. Method 1 and 3 have no performance impact.

Q4: Can I use Google Drive to share Tally 7.2 data with my CA?
Yes. Share the specific folder from Google Drive with your CA’s Gmail address. They can download and restore locally.

This article is for educational purposes. Tally 7.2 is a trademark of Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd. Google Drive is a trademark of Google LLC. Always keep a secondary offline backup of critical financial data. Here’s a concise write-up on Tally 7

Last Updated: October 2025
Contributors: Team TechAccounting

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Step 5: Automate Daily Backups (No Third-Party Tools)

You can use Windows Task Scheduler + a simple batch script to copy Tally data to Google Drive every night. Step 5: Automate the Backup Run the

Create a batch file:

Open Notepad.
Type:

@echo off
xcopy "C:\TALLY\DATA\*.*" "C:\Users\YourName\Google Drive\Tally7.2_Backups\Current_Week\" /E /Y /D

Save as BackupTallyToGoogle.bat.

Schedule it:

Open Task Scheduler.
Create a new task to run daily at 10:00 PM.
Action: Start the batch file.
Condition: Run whether user is logged on or not.

Now, every night, your Tally data automatically copies to your Google Drive folder, and Google Drive syncs it to the cloud.