Downloading and Installing the Google Drive for Desktop Application

Google Drive for desktop is an installable application that allows you to access Google@UH Drive files from your local computer.

Downloading and installing the Google Drive for desktop

  1. Visit https://www.google.com/drive/download/ to download the application
  2. Select Download Drive for desktop
  3. Once downloaded follow the instructions to complete the installation

Additional information about the Google Drive for desktop application

  • By default, the Google application will start when your computer boots.  No additional action is required to sync new files when you turn on your computer.
  • A Google Drive icon will be placed in your taskbar (Windows) or your menu bar (Macintosh).  Clicking on this icon will display information about the application and allow you to access your files and settings. 
This article is part of the Google@UH Drive FAQs article.
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Article ID: 1189
Created: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 2:23pm
Modified: Mon, 23 May 2022 1:43pm