Thank you!

Hey Rachel, it may be due to the type of file you're trying to use it on, or ownership of that file. Usually those are the two culprits when it doesn't work.

It's file based, you have to select the files, not the folder

Hey there! The option is only available on files, not folders, so that is why you are not seeing it. However, if you're using a Google account for work (Google Workspace) and you have access to Shared Drives, you can create a Shared Drive with this setting enabled. Hope that helps!

​@@heysamanthagarrett hey even for files (pdf) this option is no more available please guide

Hey @@shairaslifestyle! The only other reason you don't usually see this option is that you're not the owner of the file you're trying to restrict. As a test, I suggest creating a new Google Doc in your My Drive and seeing if the option is available for that. This will help us figure out if it is a broader issue or a file issue.

Hey there, what kind of file are you looking at? Do you own the file or is it one shared with you?

Same 2 me

@@heysamanthagarrett I own the file. I can't do anything about it at all. T_T

Hey there, sorry to say there is really no way you can stop someone taking a screenshot, using this method or another.

Thank you! Yes, the setting applies in the Google Drive mobile app too :-)

Hey there Rebecca, unfortunately you can't restrict the whole folder being downloaded. However, if you're using a Google account for work (Google Workspace) and you have access to Shared Drives, you can create a Shared Drive with this setting enabled for all files AND the top level shared drive cannot be downloaded. I also wonder if when the user attempts to download the folder, the files with the restriction will be omitted from the download. I've not tested this yet, but am happy to do so and let you know!

Hi again Rebecca. I have tested this scenario and can confirm that files within a folder that have been restricted from downloading do not get included in the export of a folder download. Which is good news! When you attempt to download the folder, it shows an error that all files cannot be exported. The error actually incorrectly suggests that the files have a virus, which isn't a great user experience. But nonetheless, the files cannot be downloaded. Hope this helps!

@@heysamanthagarrett Thank you

This isn't Microsoft, this is Google products so things might be different

Hey there, it is not possible to configure this setting at the folder level, only the file level. And yes, be default, people who have view access to files can download them too.

You're very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂

You should open google drive in desktop mode, then select the file, not the folder

(These show up for me, but I'm assuming that's because I'm the owner.)

Hey there! Yes it does also disable those settings in preview mode. You're right, you're only seeing them because you are the file owner.

Hey there, sorry for the delayed reply. No, you can't allow them to edit the file while preventing download or saving offline.

Hey there! Google Photos content is handled differently, as you've noticed. To check and change sharing settings, open the album in the web interface, click the three little dots button in the top right corner and choose Options. To my knowledge, there's no way to prevent people downloading content in shared albums though 😞

Hello there! No, this setting won't prevent people take screenshots.

Hey Pradeep, what type of file are you trying this on?

@@heysamanthagarrett .mp4 file

@@heysamanthagarrett video file

@@PradeepSingh-ze8ks it should definitely be working on that file type, in any Google account (not just premium). The first thing to check is to make sure you are the owner and also that you're looking at the setting at the file level, not the folder level. This option is not available at the folder level.

YES BUT WHEN I DOWNLOAD THAT THE ZIP CRASHED AGAIN AND AGAIN AND NOT COMPLETELY DOWNLOADED.......TRY AND TELL ME AS WLL

Hey there, editors of the file will still be able to make a copy, but people with view and comment access will not.

Hey there, a single file can be shared with up to 600 people (by adding them directly), and up to 100 can have the file open simultaneously. However, if you're using Google Drive for work or school, you could use a Google Group to share the file with more people.

Hey there, what type of file are you trying to use it on? Are you the owner of that file?

You're very welcome!!

Hey there! Let's see if we can figure out why :-) First, are you using a personal Google account or a Google Workspace account with work/school? Second, do you own the file you're looking for these settings on, or does someone else own it?

Select the file. Not the folder

You're welcome!