Google Drive Desktop Application Stops Working May 12

May 8, 2018

As we announced in September and in February, the Google Drive desktop application will stop working on May 12, 2018. Accessing Google Drive with a web browser is not affected.

Recommended Action:

Note: MiWorkspace devices with Google Drive will receive the new Drive File Stream as part of the regular weekly updates on May 10.

  1. Uninstall Drive (standard OS uninstall)
  2. Uninstall Backup and Sync (special process)
  3. Install Drive File Stream

Reminder: To use Drive File Stream on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra):

  1. Open Drive File Stream.
  2. At the top left, go to the Apple menu and then System Preferences and then Security & Privacy.
  3. Next to "System software from developer 'Google, Inc.' was blocked from loading," click Allow.

Learn more about Drive File Stream at the G Suite Help Center.