Follow the steps below to install and access Google Drive File Stream on a Windows machine:
Installation
- Open Google Drive in a web browser at https://drive.google.com
and select "Get Drive File Stream for Windows" under Settings. - Select the "Download for Windows" blue button.
- The DriveFileStream.exe is now in Downloads and can be used to install File Stream. Execute (Open) the file.
- Select your Viewpoint account from the Chrome user list OR sign in to Google Drive.
OR
- Allow Drive File Stream to use the information listed by pressing "Allow" at the bottom.
- The process should take a couple of minutes, and you have successfully installed Google Drive File Stream.
Access
You can access File Stream from the Taskbar or inside the Windows File Explorer.
Launch from the Taskbar:
Launch from File Explorer:
Working offline:
File Stream allows end users to work offline. To work offline right mouse click on a folder or file and select Drive File Stream, Available Offline.
More information:
Complete instructions can be found under Google Drive Help - Use work or school files on your computer with Drive File Stream.
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