(Optional) Delete the Google Drive folder at /Google Drive. Note: Use caution deleting this folder, as it may contain content that has not yet been saved or synced. Drive for desktop comes packaged with Google Update (Windows) or Google Software Update (Mac) to automatically update Drive for desktop on your users’ computers. I'm trying to install Google Drive File Stream on the Macs and keep getting this prompt on each Mac when trying to install. Since my users are Standard users, they can't change the settings, and this is taking so much time to login on each Mac. Access Google Drive on Mac. As soon as you have completed the process of installing and running the program on your Mac, the first thing you will notice is that the Google Drive icon is included in the Menu bar of your Mac. Using this you get quick access to your Google Drive folder on your Mac as well as your Google Drive on the web. Download “Backup & Sync” from the web. The very first step on adding Google Drive to Mac finder is. Google has decided to merge two of its backup and syncing utilities for Mac – Google Drive and Google Photos Uploader into a brand new app that does everything that the two app did. For individual users, you can use Google’s Backup & Sync to backup photos, any folder and sync your entire Google Drive folder with the Mac (like Dropbox).
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With Google Drive File Stream you can use work or school files on your computer. Google Drive File Stream is a desktop application that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your computer without losing precious drive space. With Google Drive File Stream, your files are stored on the cloud instead of your computer, and any changes you make are automatically synced with the cloud for quick, easy access anywhere you have an Internet connection. With Google Drive File Stream, you can:
- Quickly see all your Google Drive files in Finder/Explorer (including Team Drives)
- Browse and organize Google Drive files without downloading all of them to your computer.
- Choose which files or folders you'd like to make available offline.
- Open files in common apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
System Requirements:
- Windows: Windows 7 and up. Windows Server editions are not supported.
- Mac: El Capitan (10.11) and up.
* You will need to have install permission on your machine for this to work. (For UA&P issued machines, please ask UA&P HelpDesk to help you install.)
1. Download File Stream to your computer and click the downloaded file to install it (instructions below the links).
Click here forWindows (202MB HD space required)
Click here for MacOS (143MB HD space required)
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2A. Installation instructions for Windows (See 2B below on how to install on Mac)
How To Install Google Drive On A Mac Ve On A Macbook Laptop
1. Double-click on the file you downloaded from step. After a brief download, it'll present you with this screen. Please log in with your uap.asia email account and password to proceed with the installation:
2. When it finishes installing, you'll see this screen:
3. Click Close to proceed.
You'll see this window pop up shortly:
4. Click on the right arrow on that pop-up to go through the presentation, or you can click on the X on the top right to close this window.
5. This installed a Google Drive File Stream 'drive' to your system. It's typically labelled as the G: drive (unless G: is already taken on your system, in which case it'll use the next available drive letter). You may close any windows that are currently open. It's recommended to reboot your system one time for Google Drive File Stream to work properly.
Click on this link for more information: How to use Drive File Stream
2B. Installation instructions for Mac (See 2A above on how to install on Windows)
1. After opening the file you downloaded, it'll present you with this screen. Please click on Continue2. Please provide your Mac login password, then click on Install Software:
3. It'll then pop up with a Google Drive login window. Please use your uap.asia email to sign into the app:
4. If you see this pop up, just do the following instructions; otherwise, skip to step number 6.
5. Click on Open System Preferences. Then click on the Allow button near the bottom to authorize the app.
6. The installation is complete. You may close any windows that are currently open. It's recommended to reboot your system one time for File Stream to work properly.
Google Drive Desktop Shortcut
Click on this link for more information: How to use Drive File Stream