Unable to delete favorite in finder

I just got my computer back from the shop, and am having to reinstall all programs, including Google Drive. It ended up in my applications folder, so I Command+Z to add it to my favorites. I now have 2 Google Drive folders. The one I added (with the app icon) doesn't work, and the one with the folder icon does. When I click on it, all it does is open a new finder window. I am unable to click+command to delete. It also doesn't show up in my finder preferences, so I am unable to uncheck it. Thoughts?

Have you tried to right click on the Google Drive you want to remove and select Remove from Sidebar? If that doesn't work, try left click and hold and drag it off the Sidebar.

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