Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)

Open Drive files directly from your browser in compatible applications installed on your computer.

What is Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)?

The 'Application Launcher For Drive (by Google)' is a Chrome extension which facilitates users to open their Google Drive files directly from a web browser, using compatible software applications installed on their respective computers. To use this feature, users need to first install Google Drive for Mac/PC. Afterwards, users can simply right-click on the desired file in Google Drive and select 'Open with' to view a list of available applications on their computer that can open the selected file. Users must agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy upon installation of this extension.

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By: https://google.com

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Users: 84,000,000+

Rating: 2.87 (2,073) ▲ 6 new ratings

Version: 3.5 (Last updated: 2023-08-08)

Creation date: 2023-01-04

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
https://docs.google.com/*
https://drive.google.com/*

Size: 110.59K

Email: dr*****@google.com

URLs: Privacy policy

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# 3

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Summary

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This extension from Google lets you open Drive files directly from your browser in compatible applications installed on your computer. Start by installing Google Drive for Mac/PC then simply right-click on the file from Google Drive and select “Open with” to see a list of applications on your computer that can open it.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

User reviews

User reviews summary

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Pros

Allows opening files in desktop applications
Enhances productivity by streamlining navigation
Useful for specific file types

Cons

Doesn't work for some users
Issues with preset settings and automatic download
Confusion about its purpose

Most mentioned

Doesn't work when clicked
Confusion about its purpose
Useful for opening specific file types

Recent reviews

IT DOESN'T WORK!!! NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS IT

Moamen Matin, 2024-04-29

md sobuj, 2024-04-24

This is a great productivity booster, allowing me to open MS Office files directly from the browser. Sometimes, though, it requires a shortcut to be created but I'm not sure why.

Steve Copans, 2024-04-24

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Safety

Risk impact

Application Launcher For Drive (by Google) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Application Launcher For Drive (by Google) if you trust the publisher.