Google Drive Desktop: App no longer opens or runs

I have been using Google Drive Desktop on my Mac Mini (2018 - Intel chip) for several years. The app should automatically open on start-up. However, the app will no longer open as of two days ago - even when I manually try to launch the program from my applications folder.


Any ideas why this might be the case or how to fix it?


Additional details:

  • Did not install any macOS updates, though it is possible that an automatic or security update was pushed.
  • Made no changes to Google Drive application
  • Google Drive, Get Info > indicates it is version 94.0 and last opened today.
  • However, activity monitor does not detect any processes related to Google Drive running.
  • The Google Drive directory still exists, but the files are no longer syncing
  • Google Drive is enabled as a start-up app in macOS Settings > General > Login Items
  • Google Drive is enabled to access files/folders in macOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Files and Folders



System

Mac Mini 2018 - Intel

macOS Sonoma 14.5 (no updates available)


Mac mini, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jul 25, 2024 4:46 AM

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Jul 25, 2024 6:54 AM in response to djvan

djvan wrote:

• I have been using Google Drive Desktop on my Mac Mini (2018 - Intel chip) for several years. The app should automatically open on start-up. However, the app will no longer open as of two days ago - even when I manually try to launch the program from my applications folder.

Any ideas why this might be the case or how to fix it?




ref: Contact Google Drive support - Computer


for your third party app—if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates…


Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support




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