Whatever the problem you face while downloading folders or files from Drive, this post shall help you. Whether you are trying to download files from a Windows computer or a Mac, restart your PC once before jumping onto the other solutions. There are several ways to download files from Google Drive. To download files from drive. Select Download from the menu.
Similarly, if you want to download multiple files, select the files first, and then right-click on any one of the selected files. Choose Download from the menu. The files will begin to download. In Google Drive, select the files or folders that you want to download. Click on the three-dot icon at the top. If you are trying to download an individual photo or video, open the file. You will see the Download icon at the top-right corner. Click on it to download the file. Hover your mouse over the image, and the Download button will appear.
If you view files in the grid view, the Download button will be present on the file. Click on that to download the file. Alternatively, you can click on the Download all button present at the top as well. For many users, Google Drive gets stuck on Preparing Zip file message only. To fix that, you need to click on the Leave site button when a pop-up appears that asks whether you want to Leave site or Cancel.
Clicking the Leave button starts the download process. We have covered the Google Drive not downloading Zip files issue in detail. Do take a look for other solutions. Click on the profile picture at the top-right corner of the Drive screen.
Your Google accounts will show up. Click on the one that you want to switch to. A new window will open where you are logged in with your second Google account. If you close the window and open the Google Drive website again, you will be logged in with the default account. Repeat the steps to switch the Google account in Drive. Then try to download files with only one account registered in Chrome.
Do you use ad blocker extensions on your browser? Disable any ad blocker or recently downloaded third-party extensions. That should fix the issue. Similarly, if you are using an antivirus on your computer, disable it temporarily. See if you can download files from Google Drive. Sometimes, the issue is with a particular browser only.
First, update the browser. While this is not a proper fix, use this method as a workaround if nothing else lets you download Google Drive files. Basically, when someone sends a Google Drive link to you, copy it and paste it in your browser's incognito mode.
To open incognito mode in Chrome, click on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner. Select the New Incognito window. Paste the link in the new window that opens. The same workaround can be used to download your own Google Drive files or folders as well. Right-click on the file that you want to download. Select Share from the menu. Then copy the link and paste it in the incognito window and download the files.
If nothing works, you should download the Google Drive Backup and sync app. It is available for both Windows and Mac. Use it to download files from your Google Drive account to the computer. See image below. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Favorites, history, and downloads Microsoft Edge Search Community member.
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