How to change Drive for desktop network bandwidth

Problem

How can you change Drive for desktop network bandwidth.

Environment

  • Google Drive for desktop

Solution

   1.  Click the Drive for desktop icon on the taskbar/status bar.
   2.  Choose Settings (Gear icon) > Preferences.
   3.  At the top-right of the window, go again to Settings (Gear icon).
   4.  Scroll down until your see Bandwidth Settings and the check boxes.
   5.  You can check to enable or uncheck to disable the option.
   6.  Checking the setting allows entry of a download / upload rate in KB/s.