On the next page, click Install & set up Drive for desktop for Windows, and then click DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS. gddesktop-installwin1
In a few moments, the installer file, GoogleDriveSetup, will be downloaded to your computer’s Downloads folder.
In Windows Explorer, go to your Downloads folder to locate the installer file, then double-click on the file. IMAGE
Click Yes in the security window shown below. IMAGE
You should see a window with a progress bar showing the download progress of the installer file. The installation will then start, and you’ll see the following window:
If prompted, enter your Mac user name and password: Once the installation is complete, you should see the following install confirmation window: The Google Drive File Stream “Sign in” window will also be displayed.
In the Google Drive for Desktop “Sign in” window, enter your Georgetown email address and then click Next. (Note: In the example below, “jh123@georgetown.edu” is entered as the email address.)
At the Georgetown login prompt, enter your NetID and password, and then click Sign in. (IMPORTANT: Make sure to have your mobile device on hand to verify your identity in Duo.)
You should see the following screen showing a six-digit verification code. (Note: The code has been greyed out for security purposes.)
Tap or swipe the Duo notification banner on your mobile device.
From your mobile device, enter the six-digit verification code on the screen shown below and then tap Verify.
Google Drive for Desktop will open, and you should see the following window.
In Google Drive for Desktop, click on the right-pointing arrow until you see Open Explorer. (Each window to which you navigate provides a feature of Google Drive for Desktop.) Click OPEN EXPLORER. A Windows Explorer window opens, displaying your “My Drive” and “Team Drives” folders in Google Drive for Desktop. You’ll also see Google Drive for Desktop listed in your Windows Explorer Quick access area, as shown here.
