Google drive stream download

In this article, we guide you to know How to Download Google Drive File Stream Offline Installer For Windows & Mac.

Google Drive File Stream:

• It is a file storage and synchronizationservice from Google.
• Google Drive File Stream synchronizes files between your computer and Google Drive.
• Using this you may be content with downloading Google Backup and Sync.
• Both are used to synchronizedata between your computer and Google Drive storage.
• Google Drive File Stream is the enterprise-level file synchronization software.

Comparison between File Stream and Backup and Sync:

• Accessing files in My Drive, Team Drive, stream files on demand, sync selected folders only to save space, use native applications for stored files, it can’t sync multiple folders to Google Drive are done by Drive File Stream.
• Google Backup and Sync is for home users.
• In both, you will synchronize all the data inside the selected Google Drive.
• In team drives, the Backup and Sync app can’t be used.
• File Stream saves a lot of local disk space as it will not download the files to local storage by default, is the biggest advantage of File Stream as compared to Backup and Sync.

To sync any folders or files to local storage for offline access. Follow the below steps.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Select G drive and right-click the folder/file.
3. Then, click Available offline from DriveFileStream menu.

Download links:

• Here, Google provides a web installer for the application which is suitable if you want to install it on a single computer.
• Click the below link to download.

Download Google File Stream for Windows and macOS here.

To run the setup in silent mode, use the following command.

For Windows:

For Mac:

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1. From Windows Explorer, delete the old Google Drive folder from your computer.
2. If you haven’t already done so, log in to your Georgetown Google Apps account.
3. From your Web browser, go to the Google Drive for Desktop home page.
4. On the Google Drive Help page, click on Download for Windows.
   

   

5. 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. (If you’re not prompted, the file may have been saved in your Downloads folder.)
   

   

6. Open Windows Explorer, navigate to your Downloads folder, and then double-click the installer file, googledrivefilestream.exe.
7. Click Yes in the following security window.
   

   

   You should see a window with a progress bar showing the download progress of the installer file.

   

   The installation will then start, and you&#;ll see the following window:
   

   

8. If prompted, enter your Mac user name and password:
   

   

   Once the installation is complete, you should see the following install confirmation window:
   

   

   The Google Drive File Stream &#;Sign in&#; window will also be displayed.
9. In the Google Drive for Desktop &#;Sign in&#; window, enter your Georgetown email address and then click Next. (Note:  In the example below, &#;[email protected]&#; is entered as the email address.)
   

   

10. In the login window, enter your NetID and password, and then click SIGN IN. (Note:  If you use Duo to authenticate to Georgetown applications, make sure to have your mobile device with you to approve the Duo authentication notification.)
    

    

    Google Drive for Desktop will open, and you should see the following window.
    

    

11. In Google Drive for Desktop, click on the right-pointing arrow until you see Open Explorer. (Each window to which you navigate provides a feature of Google Drive for Desktop.)  Click OPEN EXPLORER.
    

    

    A Windows Explorer window opens, displaying your &#;My Drive&#; and &#;Team Drives&#; folders in Google Drive for Desktop.
    

    

    You&#;ll also see Google Drive for Desktop listed in your Windows Explorer Quick access area, as shown here.

    

Google offers a desktop application that allows you to sync your Drive folder structure with your computer. This allows you to save directly to Drive and access already existing files from within desktop applications. Your Drive will appear as if it is an external device connected to your computer. This version of the Drive desktop application does require an internet connection to display your Drive folders and files. You can find more information by checking out the official Drive File Stream documentation from Google.

Download Drive File Stream

Logging into the App

After you download the application and launch it for the first time, you will be presented with a Google login screen.

• Enter your full Swarthmore email address ([email protected])
• You will be redirected to the Swarthmore login page
• Sign in using your Swarthmore credentials
• Complete your Duo authentication

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.

Tips and Tricks

Pin the App

In order to make it easier to find the app, pin it to your Dock or Taskbar. When you launch the app for the first time, right-click on the app icon that shows up in your Dock or Taskbar and choose the option to pin it to that location. This is useful because some system updates close the application or log you out, making the folder disappear. Having the app in an easy to find location helps you get it back open and logged in so you can access your files and folders again.

Saving for Offline Use

You can save files for offline use if needed. You will need to choose which files you want for offline for the first time while connected to the internet. Files saved for offline use will create a local copy of that file on your computer so you are able to access and edit it at any time. If you do not have the internet while editing one of these files, it will not sync those edits to your Drive until internet access is restored. 

Note: Google Drive Desktop (previously File Stream) will work with a Clemson Google account, but may not be available for a private Google account.

Google Drive Desktop streams all of your Google Drive files and folders from the cloud to your computer. It is the recommended app to replace Google Sync.

1. Go to your Windows Control Panel, Programs (or your Finder on a Mac) and uninstall any Google Drive or Google Sync or Google Backup and Sync applications you have installed on your computer. Restart your computer.

2. Open Chrome and go to your Google Drive (shortcut:  https://drive.google.com). Click on the Settings (Gear) for Drive. Then click on Get Drive for desktop.

3. Click on the download button for your operating system. You will see GoogleDriveSetup file download. Click on it to start the installation.

4. It will ask if you want to install Google Drive Desktop?   If you prefer, uncheck the shortcut options. Click on Install.

5. It may ask for your Clemson Google account user name. Enter your Clemson user name @g.clemson.edu and your Clemson Google password.

6. When it is finished, click Close. Then you should find a Google Drive icon in the tray. Click on it to open it. 

7. When it opens, click on the folder icon in the upper right part of the window. You can change settings by clicking on the gear.  You can see your files and folders by clicking on the folder.

8.  After you click on the folder, it will take you to Google Drive folder.  Click on My Drive.

9. Now you will see your Google Drive files and folders. Note you can also get here through your File Explorer.  This does not directly download all of the data to your computer. But you may add files / folders or edit directly from your computer and it will sync to Google Drive. You can also select files or folders to be available offline.

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