Windows 10: Google Drive on Windows Explorer no syncing

I added Google Drive to my windows explorer. I then proceeded to update some folder names and add some files inside that "attached" drive. When I went to look for the new folders and files via my phone hooked to my Google Drive, those new folders/files were not showing up. How do I get my local PC Windows Explorer Google Drive to synchronize to the cloud so I can see those changes on any device that can access my google drive..

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Google Drive on Windows Explorer no syncing

For that you'll want the Google Drive app, which is to Google what the OneDrive app is to Microsoft. Mapping a network-connected drive, like Google Drive, enables you to access the mapped drive, but it doesn't provide syncing.

 

Adding Google Drive to Windows 10 explorer

You can make an entry in windows registry after installing google drive.

Follow steps mentioned in this article. Adding Google Drive to Windows Explorer's Sidebar

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.