Follow the steps below to install and access Google Drive File Stream on a Windows machine:
- Google Drive File Stream Not Working
- Why Is Google Drive File Stream Not Working
- Drive File Stream Not Enabled
Click the Drive File Stream tray icon, click the three-dot menu, and click Quit. Then, go to Programs and Features (Windows 7) or Apps & Features (Windows 8 & 10) in Settings. Press 'Uninstall'. How to restart Google Drive File Stream Click the Start button in Windows. Find the program called 'Google Drive File Stream' or 'Drive File Stream'.
Google Drive File Stream Not Working
While working with Google Drive, it is common that sometimes a random key is pressed and somehow files disappear from the Drive. Many people have faced this situation when they are unable to find some specific files in the Drive. Some people consider that the files missing from Google Drive might get deleted, but that’s not always the case.
Install
- Do you currently have Google Drive Sync installed? If the answer is yes, go to step 2. If the answer is no, skip step 2 and go to step 3.
- Uninstall Google Drive Sync.
- Open Google Drive and select 'Download 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.
- Sign in to Google Drive.
- Allow Drive File Stream to use the information listed.
- The process should take a couple of minutes, and you have successfully installed Google Drive File Stream.
Access
Why Is Google Drive File Stream Not Working
You can access File Stream from the Task Bar or inside the Windows File Explorer.
Launch from the Task Bar
Launch from File Explorer
Working offline
Drive File Stream Not Enabled
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.
Complete instructions can be found under Google Drive Help - Use work or school files on your computer with Drive File Stream.