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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)?
Stats
- nativeMessaging
- offscreen
- https://docs.google.com/*
- https://drive.google.com/*
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Summary
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
Pros
- Allows for opening MS Office files directly from the browser
- Can be used to open files in app/program of choice
Cons
- Many users reported that it does not work as expected
- Some users found it confusing or useless
- Sluggish performance compared to using Google Drive without the extension
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work
- Useless
- Confusing
- Sluggish performance
Recent reviews
Andrii Havryk, 2024-07-23 
talha jani, 2024-07-21 
Rosario Aguilar, 2024-07-19Safety
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.
Risk likelihood
Application Launcher For Drive (by Google) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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