

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. You will need to choose which files you want for offline for the first time while connected to the internet. You can save files for offline use if needed. 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. Users still on versions 1.27 and lower after Februwill no longer be able to sync files between Google Drive and local storage using Google Drive for Mac/PC. In offering one application for consumer and. OS X and Windows users may check what version of Google Drive they are using by clicking on the Drive for Mac/PC menu, clicking on the three-dots icon, and then clicking About.
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This is useful because some system updates close the application or log you out, making the folder disappear. Update 7/12: With the rollout already under way for some users, Google today officially detailed the new Drive for desktop app on Mac and Windows. Your Drive will appear as if it is an external device connected to your computer. This allows you to save directly to Drive and access already existing files from within desktop applications.

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. Google offers a desktop application that allows you to sync your Drive folder structure with your computer. In order to make it easier to find the app, pin it to your Dock or Taskbar. 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. Once successfully logged in File Stream will begin syncing your files.
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