Google File Stream

What is Google Drive File Stream?

File Stream is a new Google feature that provides a shortcut to your MY DRIVE files on your computer. After installing, a MY DRIVE shortcut will appear on your desktop where all items from your Drive will be streamed. Google Drive File Stream saves storage on your computer and saves time while not having to wait on syncing. Even though streaming requires an internet connection, the option to download files and folders to your computer directly is still available.

How to Use It?

1. LOG INTO Google
2. Go to DRIVE
3. Click the SETTINGS GEAR in the top right corner:
   
   
4. Click DOWNLOAD DRIVE FILE STREAM FOR WINDOWS
5. Choose the appropriate DOWNLOAD button.
   
6. Run the googledrivefilestream file (WIN) or the DriveFileStream.dmg (MAC) to download the application
7. Once it downloads, login with the Google Drive account.
8. The file stream will appear in the File Explorer (WIN) or Finder (MAC) window named Google Drive File Stream and all of your folders and files will appear there.
9. When you open a file, Google file types will “stream” in a web browser or you can open in other apps such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.

Watch this video to view how to install and use Google File Stream:

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