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Google Drive Support Ends for Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and 32-bit Versions

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Google Drive Support Ends
Google Drive Support Ends

Google Drive: Google announced on June 8, 2023, that it will end support for its “Drive for Desktop” app on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and all 32-bit versions of Windows. The app will no longer be updated or receive security patches after June 1, 2024.

Google Drive Support Ends

Google Drive for Desktop is a client app that allows users to access their Google Drive files offline. It also provides features such as file synchronization, offline editing, and previewing of files.

Google says that the decision to end support for Drive for Desktop on these older operating systems is due to a “declining number of users”. The company also says that users of these older operating systems can still access their Google Drive files through the web browser or the mobile app.

The following are the specific Windows versions that will be affected by the end of support for Drive for Desktop:

  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2012
  • All 32-bit versions of Windows

Users of these older operating systems will still be able to use Google Drive, but they will no longer be able to use the Drive for the desktop app. They can access their Google Drive files through the web browser or the mobile app.

Google also says that users of these older operating systems may experience some issues with file synchronization or offline editing after June 1, 2024. If you are a user of one of these older operating systems, you should plan to upgrade to a newer version of Windows before then.

Here are some tips for upgrading to a newer version of Windows:

  • Check your computer’s manufacturer’s website for the latest drivers for your hardware.
  • Make sure you have a backup of your important files before you upgrade.
  • Use a clean installation of Windows to avoid carrying over any old problems.

Upgrading to a newer version of Windows will ensure that you can continue to use Google Drive and other modern applications.

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