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Luke227
Copper Contributor
Jan 30, 2026

RemoteApp for Word/Excel with Google Drive

I want to set up RemoteApp so users can use Word and Excel remotely. At the same time, I want them to be able to access and save files directly from Google Drive within those apps. We currently only...
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Kidd_Ip
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Jan 31, 2026

The recommended approach for integrating Google Drive with Microsoft Word and Excel in a RemoteApp environment (such as Azure Virtual Desktop or Remote Desktop Services) is to install Google Drive for Desktop on the RemoteApp host. This application provisions a mounted drive (e.g., G:), enabling Office applications to open and save files directly to Google Drive. At present, Microsoft Office does not provide a native plugin for Google Drive; the officially supported integration method is through Google Drive for Desktop.

 

https://support.google.com/drive/answer/9406611?hl=en

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/reference/how-to-integrate-google-drive-with-microsoft-office

 

https://support.google.com/a/answer/7491144?hl=en

 

 

 

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    Luke227
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 04, 2026

    How can I get this working in a pooled host scenario, where multiple users share the same RemoteApp host, given that Google Drive is primarily designed for per-user installations?

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