aDrive Desktop allows users to edit and synchronise files stored in the Asite Cloud using native applications. Users can also publish new revisions directly from their desktops, based on their access permissions.
Download aDrive Desktop
You can download aDrive Desktop using the following methods:
Option 1: From the Asite Website.
Navigate to the Asite Resources page.
Scroll to the aDrive Desktop section.
Select the appropriate version:
The installer file will download to your computer.
Option 2: While Editing a File
Right-click a file in Asite CDE.
Select Edit > Edit File Locally.
In the pop-up, click Download aDrive Desktop.
The installer will download automatically.
Option 3: While Creating a File Using a Template
Navigate to the Files tab.
Select a folder and subfolder.
Click Upload (top-right).
Select Create file.
From the pop-up, choose a File template.
Click Download aDrive Desktop.
Install aDrive Desktop (Windows/Mac)
Locate the installer file in your downloads folder:
Windows: .exe
Mac: .dmg
Double-click the file to launch the installer.
If prompted, allow permissions to run the application.
In the setup window, click Next.
Review the license agreement And click I Agree.
Click Next to begin installation.
Once installed, the aDrive Desktop login screen will appear.
Logging in to aDrive
Open the aDrive Desktop application.
Enter your Asite credentials.
Click Login.
For more information, check- Log in to aDrive Desktop.
Install and Update aDrive Desktop using Microsoft Intune
aDrive Desktop can be installed and updated using Microsoft Intune, allowing IT teams to manage deployment across the organisation.
With Intune, IT admins can:
Install aDrive Desktop on user devices
Ensure users always have the latest version
Control updates based on company policies
Configure aDrive in Microsoft Intune
This is a one-time setup.
Sign in to the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
Navigate to Apps.
Select All Apps.
Click Create.
Select App type: Microsoft Store App.
Choose the Microsoft Store app (new).
Search for aDrive.
Select the aDrive app.
Set Install behavior to System.
Complete the setup.
Assign the app to users or groups.
App Assignment Options
Required (Automatic Install)
aDrive Desktop is installed automatically on user devices.
Installation runs in the background.
Updates are installed automatically.
No user action required.
Available (User Install)
Users can install or update the app from the Company Portal.
The button will display:
Install if the app is not installed.
Update if a newer version is available.
How Updates Work
Updates are delivered when devices sync with Intune.
Updates are downloaded and installed in the background.
No user action is required.
The app restarts after an update to apply the changes.
This restart does not affect any ongoing activity.
Important Notes
No User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear.
Installation and updates run in the background.
This applies to both Required and Available assignment types.
Check: FAQs
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