
Because Drive files are stored in the cloud, any changes are automatically updated to cloud and desktop. Google Drive Backup and Sync syncs and stores Drive content locally on your computer.īy the help of Drive File Stream directly we can transfer the data from the cloud to PC. Instead, when you need to view or update/edit a file, it automatically streams on-demand from the cloud. Drive File Stream doesn’t require you to download your files first in order to access them from your system.

Google Drive File Stream is a new method to access all of your organization’s Google Drive files, including Team Drives, directly from your computer, without taking up space on your hard drive. If you do not have the internet while editing one of these files, it will not sync those edits to your Drive until internet access is restored.Individuals and organizations have been using Google Drive mainly to keep data securely stored on Cloud.

Files saved for offline use will create a local copy of that file on your computer so you are able to access and edit it at any time. You will need to choose which files you want for offline for the first time while connected to the internet. You can save files for offline use if needed. Having the app in an easy to find location helps you get it back open and logged in so you can access your files and folders again. This is useful because some system updates close the application or log you out, making the folder disappear. When you launch the app for the first time, right-click on the app icon that shows up in your Dock or Taskbar and choose the option to pin it to that location. In order to make it easier to find the app, pin it to your Dock or Taskbar. File Stream will show up as an external device in your Finder for Mac users and as the G drive in your file explorer for Windows users. Once successfully logged in File Stream will begin syncing your files.

