NEW! Google Drive File Stream is REPLACING Google Drive! NEW!
Click here for instructions to install Google Drive File Stream
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To fully uninstall Drive from your Mac:
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NEW! Google Drive File Stream is REPLACING Google Drive! NEW!
See below to check if you are using Google Drive File Stream
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Click here for instructions to install Google Drive File Stream
G-Suite Learning Center - Getting Started with Drive
To fully uninstall Drive from your Mac:
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Copy any files and folders you want to keep on your computer to a different folder.
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Open Finder and click Applications.
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Drag the Google Drive app into the Trash on your dock.
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In the top left of your screen, click Finder > Empty Trash.
To delete any files you no longer want, go to My Drive. If you didn't save files on your computer, this is the only copy.
This being done, you can delete the Google Drive folder from your User folder.
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Open Finder and in the search field type Google.
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Google Drive Folder should show up.
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Drag Google Drive Folder to the Trash.
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In the top left of your screen, click Finder > Empty Trash.
This second set of steps will free up space on your computer.
Now you can install Drive File Stream to regain access to your Google Drive files on AND offline. Read the instructions carefully and be sure to set your permissions accurately!!
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Using Google Drive File Stream you can use Google Docs just like you would Microsoft Word even if you are not connected to the internet! Follow the Google Drive File Stream Set Up Instructions above to get up and running quickly.
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