Open My Drive to see that the files are streaming to your computer. There should be two folders My Drive and Team Drive.

Window users should open an Explore Window, Mac users should open a Finder, Document window. Once Google File Stream is installed Window users will find the icon in the system tray near the time and Mac users will find the icon menu bar near the time. This is important so we don't inadvertently make any changes to an actual Google folder or file.ĭownload and Install Drive File Stream: Follow the on-screen instructions. Google drive is no longer syncing with your computer.

From the Account Tab, click Disconnect account button.

If the icon is colored you are logged in.

MacOS users will look in the menu bar (up by the time). Window users will find it in the taskbar (down near the time). Drive File Stream is a new way to access your Google Drive files, directly from your Mac or PC without taking up space on your hard drive.Ĭurrent user of Google Drive app: Before installing File Stream, Google recommends logging out of the desktop app.

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