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Google drive - unable to connect

I use Google for Work (paid version of Google apps) but having issues with Google Drive Mac Client app. I downloaded the app at; https://www.google.com/drive/download/ after I reboot my Macbook pro,google drive starts but after few minutes later it stops and the Drive icon greys out and it gives "unable to connect" error. screenshot at; http://www.screencast.com/t/SvSaZR5p9nF


has anyone able to use Google drive sync client on mac? or is it only me?

Need your advice, Thanks.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 17, 2015 2:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2017 5:15 PM

I was able to solve this issue by opening System Preferences - Security & Privacy. I clicked the Privacy tab then clicked Accessibility. I added Google Drive to the list of apps that can control my computer. I restarted Google Drive and all is good. At least for now. Hope this helps everyone.

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Google drive - unable to connect

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