How to Install and Add Google Drive to File Explorer on Your Windows PC

Are you looking for a way to easily access your Google Drive files from within File Explorer? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing and adding Google Drive to File Explorer on your Windows PC.

To get started, open up your favorite web browser and navigate to the app's download page. From there, click or tap on the 'Download & install Google Drive for desktop' button and then press the 'Download for Windows' button.

Once the installation is complete, you will need to add Google Drive to File Explorer in order to access it from within your file manager. Unfortunately, this feature is not available in Windows 7, but it does work in both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

To add Google Drive to File Explorer's Quick access section, follow these steps: Right-click on the Start menu or Press the Windows key + X and select File Explorer. Then, click on the 'Quick access' tab at the top of the window and scroll down until you see the 'Google Drive' entry. Click on this entry to add it to your Quick access.

Alternatively, you can also add Google Drive as a favorite in Windows Explorer by following these steps: Open up File Explorer and navigate to the location where you want to store your Google Drive files. Right-click on the folder and select 'Favorites' from the context menu. This will add the folder to your Favorites list, making it easy to access from within File Explorer.

Finally, you can also add Google Drive as a regular drive in both File Explorer and Windows Explorer by following these steps: Open up File Explorer or Windows Explorer and navigate to the location where you want to store your Google Drive files. Right-click on the folder and select 'Properties' from the context menu. In the Properties window, click on the 'General' tab and then click on the 'Add a new network location' button. Select 'Google Drive' from the list of available locations and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

That's it! With these simple steps, you should now be able to easily access your Google Drive files from within File Explorer.

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