Can’t launch Google Drive for Desktop
Here are different fixes you can try if you can’t launch Google Drive for Desktop on your Windows 11/10 PC. Now, let’s take a look at all the solutions in detail.
1] Restart the PC
The first thing you would be doing is restart your Windows PC. As it turns out, restarting is the best way to get rid of launch-related issues on any application. So, restart your Windows PC, open the Google Drive for Desktop client and check if the problem is fixed or not. If yes, you are good to go. However, if you are still facing the launch issue, try out the below-mentioned technical solutions.
2] Clear the Google Drive cache data
All the applications, including Google Drive, store cache data, which helps that application offer a faster and smoother user experience. However, on the negative side, a huge amount of cache data can become the main reason behind the launch issue. As a solution, you will have to clear the app cache data from your system to fix the problem. Here’s how to clear Google Drive app cache data from Windows 11/10. That’s it. Now reboot your system launch Google Drive. Check if the launching issue is fixed or not.
3] Change the Google Drive Proxy Settings
You can change the Google Drive proxy settings to fix the problem. As it turns out, misconfigured proxy settings can be another reason you face a launch issue with Google Drive on your Windows PC. So, here are the changes you have to make in the proxy settings off Google Drive. Now, Google Drive will restart on your system. Check if the problem is fixed or not. Read: How to fix file upload problems in Google Drive?
4] Run Google Drive in Administrator mode
Sometimes not having administrator privileges can be the primary reason behind the launch issue. Most of the text of applications, including Google Drive, need administrative rights to offer a smooth experience. You can enable the mode by following the below steps. Now, check if the problem is solved or not.
5] Whitelist Google Drive through the Windows Firewall settings
Windows Firewall comes with a feature of blocking harmful apps from your system. So, if by any chance, Firewall has considered Google drive application in such category, you’ll face the launch issue. To get rid of the problem, you must allow Google Drive through the Windows Firewall settings. Here are the steps you need to follow. Now, restart your system, and launch Google Drive. Check if the problem is fixed or not.
6] Run SFC scan
The corrupted Windows system files are another primary reason causing the mentioned issue. Thankfully, you can get rid of such files using the System File Checker or sfc.exe utility of Windows OS. You can restore all the corrupted Windows system files by running this utility. Here are the steps you need to follow to Run the sfc scan. To begin with, type CMD in the start search box. From the search result, right-click on CMD and choose the Run as administrator option. Type the below-mentioned code in the command prompt window that pops up and press the enter key. The sfc scan will run for a while automatically replace all the corrupted system files on reboot. Once the process is complete, launch Google Drive and check if the problem persists. Read: How to Block someone on Google Drive?
7] Reinstall Google Drive
The changes are low, but if you are still having a hard time launching Google Drive on your Windows PC, the last thing you can try is to reinstall the app on your system. To it, to fix the issue.
Why is my Google Drive not opening on desktop?
There can be multiple reasons why Google Drive is not opening on your desktop. But among all, the main culprit can be a weak internet connection or a corrupted cache. Along with this, misconfigured proxy settings, and Windows Firewall can be responsible for the issue as well. Read Next: How to move a file from OneDrive to Google Drive?
