To create a desktop shortcut to a file stored on your Windows PC: Begin by navigating in Windows Explorer to locate the file for which you wish to create a desktop shortcut.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can create shortcuts for your desired Google Drive files and folders on your Windows OS desktop.

Here’s how to create a folder on the desktop for both Windows and Mac. It’s takes only seconds and then you have a handy spot for the things you use most.

Create Desktop Shortcut to Favorites in Windows 11/10 In Windows 11/10, the File Explorer favorites are seen pinned under Quick Access on the left side of File Explorer.

Making files on Google Drive available offline with the Desktop Client is just a few clicks away. Jack Wallen shows you how it's done.