How do I install and use Google Drive (formerly File Stream)?
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Then, install Google File Stream on Windows or Mac PC. Now, access all the files on the computer. If your Google Drive is facing some storage space issue due to bulk amount of data, you can migrate files from Google Drive to another Google Drive to free up some of the storage space. Once successfully logged in File Stream will begin syncing your files. File Stream will show up as an external device in your Finder for Mac users and as the G drive in your file explorer for Windows users.
- Open Google Drive and select 'Download Drive File Stream for Mac' under Settings. Select the 'Download for Mac' blue button. The DriveFileStream.dmg is now in Downloads and can be used to install File Stream. Execute (Open) the file. Sign in to Google Drive. Allow Drive File Stream to use the information listed.
- Similar to Dropbox and OneDrive, Google Drive offers a tool called Backup & Sync for Windows and Mac. For G Suite (Now Google Workplace) users, the search giant provides the Drive File Stream app.
Google Drive is an application that allows you to access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your computer without having to synchronize your entire drive or shared drive (saving storage space on your device). With Google Drive, you can access files in your both own Drive and Shared Drives. With Google Drive, your files are stored on the cloud instead of your computer and any changes you make are automatically synchronized with the cloud for quick easy access from any device that supports Google Drive (including mobile phones, tablets, other computers, or the web).
If you have a university-provided computer, Google Drive should already be installed. If it's not installed or to install for your personal Mac or PC, follow the instructions below.
Download and Install
If you have a university-provided computer, Google Drive should already be installed. If it's not installed or to install for your personal Mac or PC, follow the instructions below.
Download and Install
To download, choose your respective platform:
On your computer, open:
- GoogleDrive.exe on Windows
- GoogleDrive.dmg on Mac
How to instal hp printer on mac. Follow the on-screen instructions. Login using your EWU NetID/SSO username and password (use your_username@ewu.edu for both faculty/staff and students). Select Allow on the permissions prompt.
System Requirements
Windows: Windows 7 and up. Windows Server 2012 and up.
Mac: El Capitan (10.11) and up. For High Sierra (10.13) or newer, follow these additional steps: Best word processor for mac.
- Open Drive File Stream.
- At the top left of your screen, go to Apple menuand then System Preferences and then Security & Privacy and then General.
- Next to 'System software from developer 'Google, Inc.' was blocked from loading,' click Allow.
Microsoft Outlook requirements
Drive File supports Microsoft Outlook version 2010 or greater.
Drive File supports Microsoft Outlook on Windows only.
Using Google Drive
Once Google Drive is installed, a folder called Google Drive will appear on the left in Finder or File Explorer. You will also find the Drive Menu in a different place, depending on what computer you use. On Windows, look for the icon at the bottom right of your screen. On macOS, look at the top right of your screen. Your computer's Google Drive folder will contain both your personal Google Drive and any Shared Drives you can access. The only difference between these files and any other file on your computer is that these files are not stored on your computer by default and any changes you make to them will automatically sync with your cloud storage.
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You can install Google Drive on multiple computers and as long as they are all online, they will synchronize your files automatically between every computer.
For additional information about Google Drive, check out our FAQs.
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