Force Google Drive for Desktop to Open on Startup

If Google drive is not currently running, open your start menu and search for Google Drive. Click on it to launch. For Mac, navigate to applications and double-click on Google Drive.

Launch Google Drive on system startup

1. In the system tray (bottom right corner of your screen), click on the Google Drive icon
2. Click on the settings icon (cog wheel located on the top right)
3. Select Preferences
4. Click on the settings icon again
5. Scroll down to Launch on System Startup
6. If unchecked, check the box beside Launch Google Drive on system startup
7. Then click Save