Google Drive for desktop no longer opens even after reinstalling it and gives me this pops up:
“Drive encountered an error during startup due to a system policy that disables the use of a required dependency, Microsoft WebView2.
To learn more, contact your administrator.”
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Hey,
Hope you’re keeping well.
This error means Windows is blocking Microsoft WebView2, which Drive for desktop depends on. If you’re on a managed device, check with your Workspace admin to see if Group Policy or security settings are disabling WebView2. On unmanaged devices, install WebView2 from Microsoft’s official site and ensure no local policy restrictions are in place. After installation, restart your machine and relaunch Drive for desktop.
Thanks and regards,
Taz
Hi Taz,
Thanks for the reply, but I don’t know how to uninstall the program because it’s not in the list of installed programs.
But if I try to reinstall it, it tells me it’s there.