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If you see the key {6BBAE539-2232-434A-A4E5-9A33560C6283} , delete it. Step 4: The Terminal "Skip Version" Workaround

If a standard uninstall didn't work, you must manually delete the "ghost" directories that the installer is seeing.

Before diving into deep system folders, try these basic steps that resolve a majority of installation conflicts. If you see a folder named , delete

If you see a folder named , delete that too (it's a remnant from the older "Backup and Sync" tool). Check Program Files:

Look for the value . Double-click it and delete any lines that reference Google Drive or DriveFS. Client State Keys: and hit Enter. Delete the folder.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager .

Resolving the "Partially Deleted Previous Installation" Google Drive Error If you see a folder named

Press Win + R , type %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\ , and hit Enter. Delete the folder.

The Google Drive installer often checks specific registry keys to see if the software is still present. If the folders are gone but these keys remain, the installation will fail.

The error itself often suggests a reboot. This clears temporary files and finishes any "pending" file deletions that Windows might have queued during a previous uninstall attempt.