Windows 10 How To Make A Custom Directory A Top-level Left Pane Folder In Windows Explorer

[someuser123]

Hi all,

I am trying to figure out how to create a custom top-level folder in the Windows file explorer, specifically my synced Google Drive folder. How can I do this? I'm familiar with working inside of regedit if necessary, but if there is a simpler solution it's preferred. Please see an image for reference here:

 

[Neemobeer]

Considering there's no way to do it in explorer, it's unlikely there is a way. If there is a way you'd need to dig through the registry, or just pin them to quick access...

 

[Neemobeer]

I was curious and was able to determine what controls them. The GUIDs located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions control those directories. One's that are visible with in the "ThisPC" sub menu will have a sub key called PropertyBag and in there a string value called ThisPCPolicy. Set to Show it will be visible. Set it to Hide and restart explorer and it will be hidden. My theory is that you would need to grab the windows SDK to generate a GUID for your custom entry and then create the appropriate sub key and other values