Proton Drive

How to uninstall Proton Drive from your computer

Proton Drive is a Windows application. Read more about how to remove it from your computer. It is made by Proton AG. Take a look here where you can find out more on Proton AG. Proton Drive is commonly installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Package Cache\{2BEE687E-C12A-42C3-94E4-8965D483ED9F} directory, depending on the user's choice. C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Package Cache\{2BEE687E-C12A-42C3-94E4-8965D483ED9F}\Proton Drive Setup 1.5.4 (8fffdc42).exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall Proton Drive. Proton Drive Setup 1.5.4 (8fffdc42).exe is the Proton Drive's main executable file and it occupies close to 1.31 MB (1374336 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of Proton Drive. They take about 1.31 MB (1374336 bytes) on disk.

• Proton Drive Setup 1.5.4 (8fffdc42).exe (1.31 MB)

The current page applies to Proton Drive version 1.5.4 alone. You can find here a few links to other Proton Drive versions:

• 1.3.6
• 1.3.9
• 1.9.0
• 1.4.10
• 1.7.4
• 1.6.0
• 1.6.2
• 1.3.1
• 1.4.6
• 1.3.7
• 1.4.4
• 1.4.8
• 1.7.10
• 1.7.5
• 1.5.0
• 1.6.1
• 1.4.1
• 1.7.9
• 1.5.1
• 1.4.3
• 1.7.6
• 1.5.2
• 1.4.5
• 1.4.9
• 1.7.7
• 1.3.12
• 1.7.11
• 1.4.7
• 1.7.8
• 1.4.0
• 1.5.5
• 1.8.1
• 1.4.2
• 1.3.13

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If you're planning to uninstall Proton Drive you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Proton Drive:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove Proton Drive:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\aspnetcorev2_inprocess.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\D3DCompiler_47_cor3.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\e_sqlite3.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\Logo.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\PenImc_cor3.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\PresentationNative_cor3.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\ProtonDrive.config.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\ProtonDrive.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\ProtonSecurity.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\vcruntime140_cor3.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Proton\Drive\wpfgfx_cor3.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\ClientInstanceSettings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\DeviceSettings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\FileTransfers.sqlite
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\KeyPassphrases.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\LocalAdapter.sqlite
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241219.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241220.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241221.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241222.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241223.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241224.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241225.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241226.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241227.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241228.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241229.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241230.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20241231.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250101.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250102.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250103.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250104.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250105.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250106.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250107.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250108.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250109.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250110.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250111.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250112.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250113.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250114.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250115.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250116.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250117.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Logs\App-20250118.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Mappings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\OnboardingSettings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\RemoteAdapter.sqlite
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Session.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\SyncEngine.sqlite
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\SyncSettings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\Updates\version.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Proton\Proton Drive\UserSettings.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Proton_Drive_20250118180354.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Proton_Drive_20250118180354_000_Proton_Drive_Setup_1.8.1__7ff994ed___x64_.msi.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\Proton Drive.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Proton\Proton Drive.lnk

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.protondoc\Proton.Drive.protondoc
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Proton.Drive.protondoc

A way to delete Proton Drive from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Proton Drive is a program offered by Proton AG. Some users decide to remove it. This is easier said than done because doing this manually requires some skill regarding Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK manner to remove Proton Drive is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the applications installed on the computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Proton Drive or simply activate the Search field and type in "Proton Drive". If it is installed on your PC the Proton Drive application will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Proton Drive in the list , some information regarding the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Proton Drive, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Proton Drive.


8. After uninstalling Proton Drive, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Proton Drive which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Proton Drive using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Proton Drive by Proton AG from your PC, nor are we saying that Proton Drive by Proton AG is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove Proton Drive in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.