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This shows you how to add Google Drive to File Explorer’s Quick access, to Windows Explorer’s Favorites, and as a regular drive in both file managers. The first chapter of this guide works for all versions of Windows.

Although you can download and use either of them right now, starting with October 2021, only the new “Google Drive for desktop” will remain available. This tutorial has been updated for the latest version of Google Drive’s desktop app, called “Google Drive for desktop.” This new app replaces the old “Google Backup and Sync” app.

Introductory notes on adding Google Drive to File Explorer or Windows Explorer

Do you know other ways to add Google Drive to File Explorer?.

How to add Google Drive to File Explorer's sidebar (just like OneDrive or Dropbox).

How to install and add Google Drive to File Explorer (or Windows Explorer).

Introductory notes on adding Google Drive to File Explorer or Windows Explorer.

You should now see Google Drive pinned to the Explorer sidebar.

Double-click GoogleDrive.reg to install and ensure you click yes when prompted.

Update any references of "TargetFolderPath"="G:\\My Drive" to wherever you have configured Google Drive to store files.

This is because this folder is deleted occasionally when Google updates their software.

ALTERNATELY - To stop the drive icon reverting to default when Google Drive File Stream updates, create a backup copy of GoogleDriveFS.exe in a safe location (e.g C:\Backups) and update any references of Files\\Google\\Drive File Stream\\49.0.9.0\\GoogleDriveFS.exe,0" to this location instead.

Update any references of Files\\Google\\Drive File Stream\\49.0.9.0\\GoogleDriveFS.exe,0" to wherever you've installed Google Drive, keeping ,0 at the end of the drive path.

When making edits below, you must use \\ instead of \.

Open GoogleDrive.reg in your favourite text editor.

Ensure you backup your registry before making any changes.

If you are also a Google Drive user you'll notice that Google Drive doesn't create the same shortcuts.įollowing the steps below you can create the same shortcut for Google Drive.ĭisclaimer: This was only tested on Windows 11 Professional, Windows 10 Professional and Windows 8.1 Professional. This only works for Google Drive for Desktop users, NOT Backup and Sync users.īackup and Sync users should use the original work by luke.digital Adding Google Drive for Desktop to the Windows Explorer sidebarįor those of you who use OneDrive or Dropbox you may have noticed that they create non-removable shortcuts in the Explorer sidebar.