Google Drive

A guide to uninstall Google Drive from your PC

This page contains detailed information on how to uninstall Google Drive for Windows. The Windows version was created by Google LLC. You can read more on Google LLC or check for application updates here. Google Drive is typically installed in the C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0 folder, subject to the user's decision. The full command line for removing Google Drive is C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for admin rights. GoogleDriveFS.exe is the Google Drive's main executable file and it occupies about 44.70 MB (46873368 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in Google Drive. They occupy 66.58 MB (69811296 bytes) on disk.

• crashpad_handler.exe (859.77 KB)
• GoogleDriveFS.exe (44.70 MB)
• switchblade_host.exe (15.53 MB)
• uninstall.exe (5.50 MB)

The information on this page is only about version 73.0.4.0 of Google Drive. You can find here a few links to other Google Drive releases:

• 99.0.0.0
• 103.0.3.0
• 51.0.15.0
• 75.0.2.0
• 106.0.4.0
• 92.0.1.0
• 55.0.3.0
• 63.0.5.0
• 46.0.3.0
• 51.0.16.0
• 96.0.0.0
• 95.0.2.0
• 67.0.2.0
• 54.0.2.0
• 105.0.1.0
• 79.0.2.0
• 54.0.3.0
• 72.0.3.0
• 53.0.6.0
• 57.0.5.0
• 53.0.8.0
• 72.0.2.0
• 68.0.2.0
• 60.0.2.0
• 98.0.0.0
• 62.0.1.0
• 78.0.1.0
• 69.0.0.0
• 64.0.4.0
• 66.0.3.0
• 59.0.3.0
• 56.0.7.0
• 52.0.5.0
• 76.0.3.0
• 50.0.11.0
• 101.0.3.0
• 51.0.9.0
• 91.0.2.0
• 51.0.14.0
• 58.0.3.0
• 70.0.2.0
• 80.0.1.0
• 52.0.6.0

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Google Drive has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Directories that were left behind:

• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream

The files below are left behind on your disk by Google Drive when you uninstall it:

• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\chrome_100_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\chrome_200_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\chrome_elf.dll
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\config\roots.pem
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\crashpad_handler.exe
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\d3dcompiler_47.dll
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\dokancc31092.dll
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\drivefsext.dll
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\GoogleDriveFS.exe
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\about_dialog.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\about_dialog.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\about_dialog.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\acl_fixer_dialog.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\apl_folder_logo.png
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\browserauth_result_template.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\create_shared_drive_dialog.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\create_shared_drive_dialog.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\create_shared_drive_dialog.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\device_dialog.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\device_dialog.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\device_dialog.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\dot.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\dot.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\dot.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\dot_onboarding.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\dot_onboarding.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\dot_onboarding.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\drive_logo_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\drive_logo_grey_20px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\drive_logo_outline.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\drive_logo_with_circular_white_background.png
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\drivefs_full_logo.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\favicon.png
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\feedback_dialog.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\feedback_dialog.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\feedback_dialog.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\file_stats_dialog.bin
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\file_stats_dialog.css
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\file_stats_dialog.html
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\file_stats_dialog_empty_state.webp
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\google_drive_wordmark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\google_g.png
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\google_logo.png
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\google_meet_icon.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\google_wordmark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-400-Cyrillic.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-400-Greek.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-400-Latin.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-400-Latin-Ext.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-400-Vietnamese.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-500-Cyrillic.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-500-Greek.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-500-Latin.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-500-Latin-Ext.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-500-Vietnamese.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-Medium.ttf
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSans-Regular.ttf
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSansText-Medium.ttf
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSansText-Regular.ttf
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\GoogleSymbols.woff2
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_account_circle_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_account_circle_googblue_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_arrow_back_grey600_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_arrow_up_grey_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_cancel_grey600_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_checkmark_blue_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_chevron_right_grey_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_close_grey600_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_cloud_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_cloud_off_grey600_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_cloud_upload_blue700_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_computer_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_create_new_folder_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_delete_forever_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_done_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_done_all_green700_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_done_googgreen_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_drive_fs_logo.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_email_grey600_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_error_outline_red_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_error_red.png
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_file_black_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_checkmark_dark_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_checkmark_light_24px.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_cse.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_drive_and_checkmark_dark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_drive_and_checkmark_light.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_drive_and_x_dark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_drive_and_x_light.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_drive_logo_outline.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_info_icon_dark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_info_icon_light.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_warning_dark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_warning_light.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_x_dark.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_folder_with_x_light.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_help_outline_grey600_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_image_24dp.svg
• C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\html\ic_info_blue_24px.svg

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{6BBAE539-2232-434A-A4E5-9A33560C6283}

Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following values:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\GoogleDriveFS.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Google\Drive File Stream\73.0.4.0\GoogleDriveFS.exe.FriendlyAppName

How to erase Google Drive from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Google Drive is a program offered by Google LLC. Some computer users choose to erase this application. Sometimes this can be efortful because doing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE approach to erase Google Drive is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system utility.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the applications installed on your computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Google Drive or simply activate the Search field and type in "Google Drive". If it exists on your system the Google Drive program will be found automatically. After you select Google Drive in the list of applications, some data about the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about Google Drive, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the application you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Google Drive.


8. After removing Google Drive, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Google Drive that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Google Drive with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Google Drive by Google LLC from your PC, we are not saying that Google Drive by Google LLC is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Google Drive in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.