Google Drive / Google Drive Desktop App
Google Drive Desktop App User Guide
What is it?
Google Drive Desktop App is a desktop application that allows you to quickly access all of your Google Drive files on demand, directly from your computer without losing precious drive space. With Google Drive File Stream, your files are stored on the cloud instead of your computer, and any changes you make are automatically synced with the cloud for quick, easy access anywhere you have an Internet connection.
Getting Started
Once Google Drive Desktop App is installed, a folder called Google Drive will appear on the left in File Explorer. This folder will contain both your personal Google Drive and any Shared Drives you are part of. The only difference between these files and any other file on your computer is that these files are not stored on your computer by default, and any changes you make to them will sync automatically with your cloud storage.
What are the features for Google Drive Desktop App?
- Quickly see all your Google Drive files in Explorer
- Browse and organize Google Drive files without downloading all of them to your computer.
- Choose which files or folders you'd like to make available offline.
- Open files in common apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
How much storage do I have for my Drive files?
Clay County Schools Google Accounts have unlimited storage.
Making Files Available Offline
By default, Google Drive Desktop App does not store a copy of your files on your local computer. This means that if you do not have an Internet connection, you will not be able to access these files. In order make your files accessible offline, right-click on a file or folder and select Available Offline under the Drive File Stream menu. Please note that doing so will store a copy on your computer, using up more of your hard drive space.