Google Drive

C:\Users\username\Google Drive - this folder on the computer is synchronized to Google Drive. It also keeps the folder structure.
So simply copy the file here and it will sync to Google Drive.

Stated above is the proper way indeed. You can see the colored icon of the file to check the status of the file upload/sync
Green means it's already synced successfully.

I do not have that folder. Nor I have Google back up either. Also, I used to be able to do that not too long ago.

Thank you,
Basem Khawaja

I used to be able to do that not too long ago.¨

On which system?

You mean this?
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/add-google-drive-send-to-menu-windows/

I am not sure what do you mean which system? From the Google Drive.  Just like the article described it.

Just follow the steps again. Probably removed after some Windows Update.

I removed the Google Drive from the sendto folder and established a new short to Google Drive and still no luck when I click on a document in a folder to send to Google Drive . Google Drive used to open up and then I have the choice of placing that document or file into the appropriate folder. But not any more. Can someone help me please?

Thank you,
Basem Khawaja

Did you fully upgrade your Backup and Sync software? It could be your feature was actually in an old version though, so it might still not work. That's a conscious programming decision on Google's part (because the method you describe is actually the Android way of uploading).

I had Google backup and sync and it was a nightmare to deal with. I Uninstalled it. Any other solutions you can propose?

Thank you,
Basem Khawaja

I did not see any other software yet (because Google's own software just does what it needs to do). You can program it yourself though, through Google's Drive API v3. Though other people have made software using that, they made it more extensive, not more simple as you need it.

I am sorry but I am not very well versed and comfortable enough to mess with these things "The Google Drive API V3 ". Thank you anyway for trying to help. Hopefully some body else may have other suggestion.

Thank you,
Basem Khawaja

Can someone help me please? I need to get this resolved.

Thank you,
Basem Khawaja

Hi Basem,

When I right click on a file then select send to Google Drive. Google Drive opens up but the file does not get downloaded into the Drive nor I get any prompt asking me where I need to save it?

Can you confirm you are right-clicking the file you want to send to your Google Drive from Windows File Explorer or from your Desktop, or from both?

Also, when you look at Programs and Features in Windows 10, do you see anything indicating Google Drive as one of the things that are installed to your copy of Windows 10?

1. You can install Backup and Sync and copy the file to the "C:\Users\username\Google Drive" folder as I suggested
OR
2. You can install Backup and Sync and put the shortcut to the "SendTo" folder. In that case, the shortcut will work (I verified this), however, files will be uploaded to the root of Google Drive (resp the folder you set up while creating the shortcut). If you want to check if the file was uploaded, you need to click on the notification icon on the taskbar.

These are current and only options I know about.

It's possible that it worked as you described but this function could have been removed or there was a 3rd party app or extension involved before.

You can try this "trick", however, this didn't work for me:
https://superuser.com/questions/1312354/is-the-right-click-context-menu-still-available-for-google-backup-and-sync-on-wi/1312374

Hello There

Honestly I had the Google back up and Sync and I had to uninstall it due to the fact that I had a lot of problems with it. I looked at the link it did not help me. Thank you for trying to help.

Basem Khawaja

I had to uninstall it due to the fact that I had a lot of problems with it

Which problem?

When I right click on a file then select send to Google Drive. Google Drive opens up but the file does not get downloaded into the Drive nor I get any prompt asking me where I need to save it

Can you post here a screenshot of this situation?

Hi Andrew,

""Can you confirm you are right-clicking the file you want to send to your Google Drive from Windows File Explorer or from your Desktop, or from both?""

When I right click on a file from Desktop folder or from my Downloads folder and send to Google Drive nothing happens. On the other hand I am able to open Google Drive and upload that file to Google Drive no problem.

""Also, when you look at Programs and Features in Windows 10, do you see anything indicating Google Drive as one of the things that are installed to your copy of Windows 10?""

No there is no Google Drive installed.

I believe it was part of Chrome . I don't remember installing it as a separate entity.

Thank you,
Basem Khawaja

Thank you everyone for your help. The videos were very helpful Andrew.

Thank you everyone for your help. The videos were very helpful Andrew.

My pleasure Basem. Glad I could help you out.

Regards, Andrew