This rename was quietly announced in the Drive File Stream release notes. They can still be accessed from Drive on the web.Drive File Stream is a Mac and Windows app that lets enterprise users access files stored in Google’s cloud on demand, and it’s now being renamed to “Google Drive for desktop.”

If you decide later to uninstall Drive File Stream, your Drive files won’t be affected. What happens if I uninstall Drive File Stream? Note: O ffline access means a local version is stored taking up space on your hard drive. Yes, you can right click at the folder level in Drive File Stream and select the folder for offline access. If your internet connection breaks or you need to go offline in the middle of a sync, Drive File Stream picks up where it left off when you’re back online. All your Drive files appear here.Ĭan I add/move files in Drive File Stream on my computer?Īdding/dragging files to a folder in Drive File Stream automatically uploads them to Drive on the web (though it might take a moment for files to sync). When you install Drive File Stream on your computer, it creates a drive in Microsoft ® Windows ® Explorer or a device in Apple ® Mac ® Finder ® named Google Drive. How does Drive File Stream show up on my computer? Download links are available on that page.

Click on the link and you'll be taken to the Google support page on Drive File Stream. You will see 'Download Drive Files for Windows' (or MAC). Open the Drive App and click on Settings. Who will have access to download Drive File Stream?ĭrive File Stream will be available to faculty, staff and students. All your Drive files appear and can be streamed on demand, so they don’t take up all your storage space on your computer. If you want to work on files from your desktop, install Drive File Stream.

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