Backing up your Google Calendar is easy but unfortunately restoring it is not so easy. If you've come across challenges with this process, the instructions in this article will help.
The main issue is that Google Calendar refuses to import events that have been deleted. You will get the message: "Failed to import events: Some of the events in this file were not imported because you had imported them to Google Calendar before. Other events in this file have been imported.."
The instructions here are therefore a way of getting around the issues that arise whether with restoring from a total loss of data or from a partial loss.
How to backup Google Calendar
Unpacking the backup file
Firstly, you need to note this tip as it is required for a full restore or a partial restore.
Google Calendar is helpful when you backup your calendar. It automatically zips it for you to save space. However you cannot import the zip file again to Google Calendar. If you try you will get the following error:
"Processed zero events... Unable to process your iCal/CSV file.."
So instead go into the zip file and find an xxx.ics file Extract this file to your file system. The xxx.ics file can be imported to Google Calendar.
Restoring from a total loss of calendar data
If you have suffered a total loss of calendar data, your best option is to create a new calendar and use that one in the future. This will allow you to import all your calendar data from your backup file.
Restoring from a partial loss of calendar data
If you have only lost parts of your data you can restore your data to a new calendar and then selectively copy appointments back to your primary calendar. First create a new calendar following the steps above and import the full backup.
Under My Calendars, make sure both are selected. Entries in your primary calendar will be one colour and your new calendar another so if there is an entry in only the new colour, it has been deleted from your primary calendar.
The main issue is that Google Calendar refuses to import events that have been deleted. You will get the message: "Failed to import events: Some of the events in this file were not imported because you had imported them to Google Calendar before. Other events in this file have been imported.."
The instructions here are therefore a way of getting around the issues that arise whether with restoring from a total loss of data or from a partial loss.
How to backup Google Calendar
- Log in to your Google Calendar
- Under My calendars click Settings
- Click Export Calendars
- Save the file in a safe place, wherever you normally store your computer backups
Unpacking the backup file
Firstly, you need to note this tip as it is required for a full restore or a partial restore.
Google Calendar is helpful when you backup your calendar. It automatically zips it for you to save space. However you cannot import the zip file again to Google Calendar. If you try you will get the following error:
"Processed zero events... Unable to process your iCal/CSV file.."
So instead go into the zip file and find an xxx.ics file Extract this file to your file system. The xxx.ics file can be imported to Google Calendar.
Restoring from a total loss of calendar data
If you have suffered a total loss of calendar data, your best option is to create a new calendar and use that one in the future. This will allow you to import all your calendar data from your backup file.
- Under My calendars click Settings.
- Click Create new calendar.
- Name it and click Create Calendar. It will now show up in the list.
- Click Settings.
- Click Import calendar.
- Browse to your.ics file. Important! Make sure you select your.ics file - not the.zip file.
- Select your new calendar and click Import. Your backup file is imported.
- Click Close.
Restoring from a partial loss of calendar data
If you have only lost parts of your data you can restore your data to a new calendar and then selectively copy appointments back to your primary calendar. First create a new calendar following the steps above and import the full backup.
Under My Calendars, make sure both are selected. Entries in your primary calendar will be one colour and your new calendar another so if there is an entry in only the new colour, it has been deleted from your primary calendar.
- To restore an appointment click on the appointment.
- Then click More
- Choose Actions and Copy to primarycalendar@gmail.com
- Click Save and your appointment is restored.
- Repeat for any other appointments you wish to restore.
Full details of how to do this with screenshots are available at Easy-Email www.Easy-Email.net where you can find lots more tips on synchronizing email and in particular on getting the most out of Gmail.
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