How do I install and use Google Drive (formerly File Stream)?
In Google Drive, select the files or folders that you want to download. Click on the three-dot icon at the top. Select Download from the menu. From your Web browser, go to the Google Drive File Stream home page. On the Google Drive Help page, click on Download for Windows. In the following pop-up window, click Save File. If you're prompted to enter a location in which to save the installer file, titled googledrivefilestream.exe, save the file to your Desktop. In your browser, open Google Drive. Click the gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, click Get Drive for desktop. Click download for Mac or Windows.
Modified on: Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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).
Project management in microsoft teams. With Project, you get the flexibility to choose from boards, lists in a grid view, and visual timelines. Collaborate like a friend, manage like a boss Empower team members to work together on projects while you stay in control. Microsoft Teams is not designed for project management. Whilst you can add various apps to a site, there is no way to track tasks, identity risks, manage resources, or report across projects.
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:
Google Drive Sign In
On your computer, open:
- GoogleDrive.exe on Windows
- GoogleDrive.dmg 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:
- 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.
Download Google Drive File Stream For Pc
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.
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.
Google Drive Desktop Download
For additional information about Google Drive, check out our FAQs.
Was this answer helpful? Yes No
Google Drive File Stream Download Quota Is Exceeded
