This encompasses better support for the Photo Library on Apple computers, including media that is synced with iCloud. In offering one application for consumer and business users, the company added some frequently requested features, like improved compatibility for recent Mac and Windows versions.
Update 7/12: With the rollout already under way for some users, Google today officially detailed the new Drive for desktop app on Mac and Windows. The new “Google Drive for desktop” that replaces “Backup and Sync” by adding automatic Google Photos upload is now appearing for some users.
How to troubleshoot when Google Drive File Stream stops working (for Windows only)?
If this helped, you can go to the settings of firewall/antivirus so as to add an exception for Google File Stream. You should go to disable the firewall on your system and uninstall all the antivirus applications.
How to delete/rename it? Exit from the Google Drive File Stream app -> launch Terminal (in Mac) or Command Prompt (in Windows) -> type ~/Library/Application Support/Google (in Mac) or %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\ (in Windows)-> press Enter -> look for DriveFS folder and rename it.
Google Drive Error Code 5 – Error Loading Python DLL. Generally, the Google File Stream not working has nothing to do with the Google Drive itself. Besides, some people also found Google Drive File Stream not syncing on their device network restriction is one of the popular reasons for causing this. Three main reasons for Google Drive File Stream stopping working are corrupted cache, outdated OS (operating system), and old File Stream app. People said their Google Drive File Stream not working suddenly, like other programs.
Tip: You should get help from MiniTool Solution if running into any disk or data problems.