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I use Google Drive to sync a folder for multiple devices (desktop PC and laptop), it had been working fine before. I just noticed the issue today, not even sure when the issue started. Not sure if it was caused by window update.
Recently, I noticed that Google Drive icon is missing on taskbar, and taskbar arrow is not even there.
Second screenshot is from desktop PC, which is correct. First screenshot is from laptop, there is no Google Drive Icon, not even taskbar arrow. However, it seems that Google Drive works fine on syncing files behind the scene, I just tested some changes and the changes can be synced to other device.
So it is working behind the scene, but the icon is not there anymore. I do want to bring the icon back, so that I can right click and confirm it is working, and I can also right click to go to its setting.
Of course, Google Drive works fine on syncing files behind the scene.
Moreover, taskbar arrow is gone too. Usually, there are other icons (such as Bluetooth Devices, Window Security, etc) hidden there, Google Drive icon could be hidden there too. For deaktop, I clicked and held Google Drive, then dragged it from taskbar arrow hidden area to taskbar of desktop PC. I want to restore taskbar arrow first.
Probably a glitch due to Windows Update like you said or an update to Google Drive.
I'd try simple workarounds (assuming it is a glitch) from simpler to less simpler:
- Slide both of the Google Drive entries OFF (disabled)
- Restart your machine
- Only enable one of them preferably the one that you had to turn on (bottom one I am guessing?)
See if that fixed your problem, if not try the other one.
Then I would try either using a tweaker app or hacking registry but for non-techy types, safer to simply uninstall Google Drive (if it asks you if you want to keep/save related settings, say YES) then restart the machine. Afterwards, reinstall Google Drive.
I don't understand why Microsloth always has to change everything around with each new version. Our workplace just upgraded from 10 to 11. Now all my visual cues are different, all my audio cues are different. What the hell was wrong with the old layout, and why would you go and just change all the system sounds? I depended on those things to alert me to certain important events like calendar reminders, incoming emails from important clients, etc.
Probably a glitch due to Windows Update like you said or an update to Google Drive.
I'd try simple workarounds (assuming it is a glitch) from simpler to less simpler:
- Slide both of the Google Drive entries OFF (disabled)
- Restart your machine
- Only enable one of them preferably the one that you had to turn on (bottom one I am guessing?)
See if that fixed your problem, if not try the other one.
Then I would try either using a tweaker app or hacking registry but for non-techy types, safer to simply uninstall Google Drive (if it asks you if you want to keep/save related settings, say YES) then restart the machine. Afterwards, reinstall Google Drive.
I already fixed it (another post immediately above your post).
I already fixed it (another post immediately above your post).
Oh, so it's already fixed at that point? Gotcha!
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