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Install Google Drive for Windows

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In today's tech tutorial, we are going to Install Google Drive to your Windows desktop.


Hit PLAY on the video to follow along or read the INSTRUCTIONS (with visuals) below.


VIDEO: Install Google Drive for Windows



INSTRUCTIONS

Install Google Drive for Windows


Open Google Drive in your Google browser.


You can find your Google Drive by clicking on the Google Apps toggle icon on the top righthand corner next to your profile photo, then click on Drive.


google browser app menu

From your Google Drive page, click on the gear icon at the top righthand corner to open your Settings, then click Get Drive for desktop.


google drive settings access

A new tab will open. Click on on Download Drive for desktop button, which will appear in your Downloads section.


Google Drive for desktop download page

Click on the Download icon. Once download is complete, click on GoogleDriveSetep.exe


Google drive for desktop download page

The install window guide will appear. Click on the Yes button to allow the app download.


desktop with Google Drive Installer popup

When installing Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are automatically downloaded as well.


On the next screen, you have the option to add Google Drive, Sheets, and Slides shortcut to your Desktop. Check the box to add the shortcut or uncheck to remove. Then click Install.


desktop with Google Drive installer popup

Once download is complete, click Launch.


desktop with Google Drive installer popup

You will now see your Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides shortcut on your desktop. Hover your mouse over the Google Drive icon and double click. This will open the File Folder where your Google Drive is now saved.


desktop with arrows

If gain quick access to your Google Drive within your File Folder, right-click on Google Drive, then select Pin to Quick access.


desktop with file folder open

Scroll up to your Quick Access menu and drag and drop Google Drive in the order you wish.


desktop with file folder open

TIDBIT

If you are unable to open Google Drive from the File Folder, simply open Google Drive form your Google Browser. You can then return to your File Folder to access Google Drive.



 

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