Can't move files to a Shared Drive using G: Drive (Drive for Desktop) on my Windows PC

Step 1

Check the membership permission level that is set to the Shared Drive you want to use. If you are a Contributor your permission is set so that you can "Edit all files and upload new files, but can’t move or delete files." Using the G: Drive on your PC is considered a "move" and therefore your permission level does not allow you move files/folders.

Step 2

Ask your Shared Drive Manager or Content Manager to upload the files/folders for you or for them to change your permissions.

or

You can use the Google Drive app to upload these files/folders.

Review Shared Drive Types of members here:

Manager: Can manage members, and upload, edit, move or delete all files and folders.
Content manager: By default, can upload, edit, move, or delete all files.
Contributor: Edit all files and upload new files, but can’t move or delete files.
Commenter: Can only comment on all files.
Viewer: Can only view all files.