How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer Windows 7
Adding Google Drive to File Explorer in Windows 7 can greatly enhance your productivity by allowing you to access your files stored in the cloud directly from your computer. This guide will walk you through the steps to add Google Drive to your File Explorer, making it easier to manage and access your documents, photos, and other files stored in your Google account.
Step 1: Install Google Drive
Before you can add Google Drive to File Explorer, you need to install the Google Drive desktop app on your Windows 7 computer. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Google Drive website (https://drive.google.com).
2. Click on the “Download” button to download the Google Drive desktop app for Windows.
3. Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
Step 2: Sign in to Google Drive
After installing the Google Drive app, you will need to sign in to your Google account. To do this:
1. Open the Google Drive app on your Windows 7 computer.
2. Enter your Google account email address and password.
3. Click “Sign in” to log in to your Google Drive account.
Step 3: Add Google Drive to File Explorer
Now that you have installed the Google Drive app and signed in to your account, you can add Google Drive to File Explorer. Here’s how:
1. Right-click on the “Computer” or “This PC” icon on your desktop.
2. Select “Properties” from the context menu.
3. In the System window, click on the “Advanced system settings” link on the left-hand side.
4. In the System Properties window, go to the “Advanced” tab.
5. Under the “Performance” section, click on the “Settings” button.
6. In the Performance Options window, go to the “File Explorer” tab.
7. Click on the “Change” button under the “Open files, folders, and applications” section.
8. In the File Explorer Options window, go to the “Locations” tab.
9. Click on the “Add” button.
10. In the “Add a location” window, enter “Google Drive” as the location name.
11. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 4: Access Google Drive in File Explorer
After adding Google Drive to File Explorer, you can now access your Google Drive files directly from the File Explorer window. To do this:
1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the “Computer” or “This PC” icon on your desktop.
2. You should now see a new “Google Drive” folder listed under the “This PC” section.
3. Double-click on the “Google Drive” folder to view and manage your files stored in the cloud.
By following these steps, you can easily add Google Drive to File Explorer in Windows 7 and enjoy seamless access to your cloud-stored files.
