Google Drive for Desktop (GDfD) is Google's new solution for synchronizing your Google Drive locally to your desktop or laptop computer. Previous iterations of this software were called "Google Backup and Sync" and "Google Drive File Stream," which have now both been replaced by Google Drive for Desktop. GDfD will allow you to work within your Google Drive from the comfort of your desktop, providing an easy way to upload new files to Google Drive or download existing files to work on in an offline environment.
Please not note that, if you are using a University-owned Windows machine, GDfD will be available for installation via the Software Center, so it should be pending installation or already installed on your machine. Below are steps for how to download and get started with Google Drive File Stream on a personal Windows PC or a VU/personal computer running MacOS.
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