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Google Drive File Stream Not Working Mac
You may see the System Extension Blocked pop up on the screen while using Google Drive File Stream. In such a case, proceed with the steps that are given below to fix the problem Google drive file stream not working Mac.
- First, upgrade your Mac OS and check whether the issue is resolved.
- As the Google Drive File Stream works only with the latest versions of Mac, you have to upgrade your operating system if you are using an older version of Mac the issue Google drive file stream not working Mac will occur.
- Open the System Preferences window from the Apple menu.
- Select the Software Update option and click Check for updates.
- If you have got an update, click on the Update Now button.
- Wait until the update process gets completed and restart your Mac device and check the issue Google drive file stream not working Mac.
- Also, turn on automatic updates in the App Store.
- Now, launch Google Drive File Stream.
- Click on the Apple icon on the top-left corner of the screen.
- Select the System Preferences option from the displayed list.
- Go to the Security & Privacy section and locate System software from developer.
- If Google Inc is blocked from loading, click the Allow option.
- Go to the Privacy tab under Security & Privacy.
- Locate the Full Disk access section and unlock the padlock.
- When prompted to enter the Mac password, type it.
- Click on the “+” button and add the Google Drive file stream.

- If the issue persists, open Drive File Stream and click on the More icon.
- Select Sign out and close the window.
- Uninstall Drive File Stream from your Mac device.
- Clear cache files from your Mac to fix the issue.
- Open Finder, press the Option key, and click the Go menu.
- Select the Library option and delete the DriveFS folder from your Mac device.
- Restart your Mac device and reinstall the latest version of Drive File Stream then check the issue Google drive file stream not working Mac is resolved.