To add Google Drive to the Windows File Explorer sidebar, we’ll need to make a small change to the Windows registry. The registry manages important system settings, so it’s best to back it up before making any changes. First, you’ll want to install Google Drive on your computer and then follow the steps below. This process will display Google Drive in the sidebar of Windows File Explorer, just like OneDrive. Important: Be sure to backup your registry before making any changes.
Install Google Drive
Add Google Drive to File Explorer Sidebar
Add Google Drive to Quick Access
This method allows you to pin the Google Drive shortcut from your desktop to the Quick Access area in Windows File Explorer. If you don’t need Google Drive to show up in the sidebar like OneDrive, but want easy access, this is the way to go. Make sure Google Drive is installed on your computer before you begin.
Add Google Drive as a Library
Another option for adding Google Drive to Windows File Explorer is to create a new library for it. This is a lot like making a special folder or using the pin tool, but it appears in the Libraries section. You can create multiple libraries and rename them to whatever you like. Be sure Google Drive is installed before trying this.
