How to Uninstall Google Drive

Google Drive offers an excellent set of file management, backup, and cloud collaboration features. Many users rely on it in their office, but it is also a popular service among home users since it enables them to easily store their important files on the cloud and access them from anywhere. While Google Drive has a Web-based interface, you can also use the desktop app for Mac or Windows to manage the contents of your Drive account. If you are no longer interested in Google Drive's services or the desktop app, then here are instructions on how to uninstall Google Drive:

How to Uninstall Google Drive on Windows

First, right-click the Google Drive icon in the taskbar while the app is running and select Preferences. Choose 'Disconnect account…' and wait for you to be logged out. Once this is done, quit Google Drive completely. Head to Start Menu -> Apps & Features, and then find Google Drive in the list of installed software. Select it, and press 'Uninstall' to complete the removal.

How to Uninstall Google Drive on Mac

Open Google Drive -> Preferences -> Account, and then press 'Disconnect account…' After you do this, quit the app, and go to Finder -> Applications. Find the Google Drive icon and drag it to the trash bin. Finally, open Finder -> Go -> Go to Folder, and enter ~/Library. Once there, find and delete the following folders/files: