delete google backup and sync

Open Settings (using the Win + I shortcut if you like) and browse to Apps > Apps & features. Use the search box or scroll down to find Backup and Sync from Google, which is the new name for the Google Drive app. Click Uninstall and walk through the steps to remove it from your computer.

1. How do I delete Google backup?
2. How do I remove Google drive from my computer?
3. What happens if I delete Google drive from my computer?
4. Why is Google backup and sync taking so long?
5. Should I delete backup?
6. How do I delete backup data?
7. Does uninstalling Google Drive delete files?
8. How do I turn off Google Drive sync?
9. How do I stop my computer from syncing?
10. Does Google Drive take up space on my computer?
11. Can I delete files after backing up to external hard drive?
12. How do I uninstall backup and sync?

How do I delete Google backup?

Go to Google Dashboard and sign in with the same Google account you used on your phone. Click the arrow next to Android to see a list of all your devices with backup data. At the bottom is a button, Delete backup data. This button deletes the backed-up data from all devices.

How do I remove Google drive from my computer?

Right-click the Google Drive icon and select Uninstall. Now, wait while Google Drive is uninstalled and the remaining registry settings are found to be deleted. Verify you want to uninstall the product.

What happens if I delete Google drive from my computer?

After you uninstall the application, you can delete the Google Drive folder from your computer without deleting anything in your Google Drive on the web. The Google Drive folder – including the files and folders it contains – will remain on your computer unless you delete it.

Why is Google backup and sync taking so long?

Why is Google Backup and Sync so slow? ... As a program, Backup and Sync is susceptible to various factors that slow down the running process, such as incorrect user connections, damaged databases, broadband providers reducing connection speed, insufficient storage space, etc.

Should I delete backup?

While removing this backup will not affect anything on your device, it will leave you without a backup until another one is made, so it's a good idea to not delete your old backup until you're in a position to make backup from your new device.

How do I delete backup data?

Unlock the Android device for which you want to delete the backup information. Open the application launcher and select the Settings icon. Scroll down to the Personal section and tap "Backup & Reset." Tap the check boxes next to Back up My Data and Automatic Restore to disable those features.

Does uninstalling Google Drive delete files?

Here's how to delete Google Drive on your machine. Note that removing the Google Drive app prevents your files from syncing, but it doesn't delete your existing files. You can delete or move them as needed after uninstalling, which won't affect the copies in the cloud.

How do I turn off Google Drive sync?

How to turn off Google Sync on an Android device

1. On the main Android home screen find and tap Settings.
2. Select "Accounts and Backup". ...
3. Tap "Accounts" or select the Google account name if it appears directly. ...
4. Select "Sync Account" after selecting Google from the accounts list.
5. Tap "Sync Contacts" and "Sync Calendar" to disable the Contact and Calendar sync with Google.

How do I stop my computer from syncing?

Turn On or Off Sync Settings in Windows 10

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to the Accounts > Sync your settings page.
3. On the right, go to the section Individual sync settings.
4. There, turn off each option you want to exclude from sync. Enable the options you need to sync.
5. Disabling the option Sync Settings will stop Windows 10 from syncing all your preferences at once.

Does Google Drive take up space on my computer?

Items in Google Drive for your computer take up a different amount of space than the same items at drive.google.com. Items in your Trash take up space in Google Drive, but aren't synced to your computer. Shared items will take up space on your computer, but not Google Drive.

Can I delete files after backing up to external hard drive?

It depends on the specifics of your backup process, but in general, once you back something up, it remains in the backup file until the backup itself is deleted. That's important, as we'll see shortly. If you delete a file from your hard drive, the file is simply not present in future backups.

How do I uninstall backup and sync?

Uninstall Backup and Sync through Control Panel (Windows 10)

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Choose Programs.
3. Click Programs and Features.
4. Click on Backup and Sync from Google and choose "Uninstall".