HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager Look for the value PendingFileRenameOperations
If the command-line fix fails, manually removing leftover application data can clear the conflict. Ensure all Google Drive processes are ended in before proceeding.
If you are trying to install or update Google Drive for Desktop and are stuck on this error message, it usually means the uninstaller from a previous version failed to remove specific registry keys or leftover "residue" files. The new installer sees these leftovers and gets confused, thinking the program is still there.
Bookmark it – the "partially deleted previous installation" error tends to recur after major Windows updates. Share it with colleagues who use Google Drive for Desktop.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager Look for the value PendingFileRenameOperations
If the command-line fix fails, manually removing leftover application data can clear the conflict. Ensure all Google Drive processes are ended in before proceeding.
If you are trying to install or update Google Drive for Desktop and are stuck on this error message, it usually means the uninstaller from a previous version failed to remove specific registry keys or leftover "residue" files. The new installer sees these leftovers and gets confused, thinking the program is still there.
Bookmark it – the "partially deleted previous installation" error tends to recur after major Windows updates. Share it with colleagues who use Google Drive for Desktop.
