Google files stream download

This is the big difference between Drive File Stream and Drive Desktop Sync: Desktop Sync has to download copies of all the files, which makes it slow and also can take up tons of space on your computer's hard disk. Drive File Stream, by contrast, runs much more quickly because it's streaming your files from Google, not storing local copies of them. This is an important distinction because just like the Google Drive website, if you don't have an internet connection, Drive File Stream won't give you access to your documents.

If you need to make a file or folder available offline maybe you're travelling and want to get some work done on the road , you do still have that option. If you right-click on a file or folder, you'll see a Drive File Stream option in the menu.

It's actually easier to answer the reverse version of that question: who shouldn't install Drive File Stream? If you're feeling comfortable using Google Drive now, if you don't use applications like Publisher and ActivInspire, if you don't do a lot of travel for work Also, if you're already using Drive Desktop Sync a lot, I definitely recommend switching to Drive File Stream, as it's better and easier in almost every way. If you have questions or would like assistance installing or using Drive File Stream, send a helpdesk ticket to the IT department and we'll be glad to come help you out.

If you'd like to watch a demonstration of Drive File Stream, check out this video below. The File Stream demo starts at the minute mark:. Click 'Google Drive' icon on your computer. If you are using Mac, then you will see the icon located in the menu bar at the top right of your desktop screen. If you are using PC, then you will see the icon located in the task bar in the bottom right of your desktop screen.

Click '3 vertical dots' icon located at the top right corner the screen. How it works With Drive File Stream, you stream your Drive files directly from the cloud to your Mac or PC, freeing up disk space and network bandwidth. Select the 'Download for Mac' blue button. The DriveFileStream. Execute Open the file. Sign in to Google Drive. Allow Drive File Stream to use the information listed.

The process should take a couple. Unlike traditional file sync tools, Drive File Stream doesn't require you to download your files first in order to access them from your computer. After you download the application and launch it for the first time, you will be presented with a Google login screen.

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. 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. To install Google Drive File Stream on your work computer, we recommend that you use Software Center , which enables you to install software packages approved by the IT department without the need for administrator access to your computer.

Just look for the Google Drive File Stream entry in the list of applications. After the installer has downloaded to your computer's drive, launch it and follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the Google Drive File Stream client.