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What Is the Best Way to Stop the Persistent “You’re Helping Improve Drive for Desktop” Alert?
Google Drive for Desktop is a trusted tool for syncing files between your computer and Google Cloud storage. Many users recently noticed a notification stating, “You’re helping improve Drive for desktop.” This notification appears after updating to the latest version and informs you that diagnostic logs will be sent to Google when the app encounters issues. The setting can be managed in Preferences, but if dismissed, users may wonder how to control this feature.
Why This Notification Appears
Google Drive for Desktop includes a built-in data collection option. When enabled, it automatically sends diagnostic logs to Google if the app crashes or experiences problems. This helps Google identify issues and enhance the software for all users.
How to Disable the Notification and Data Collection
Follow these steps to manage your privacy settings and stop the notification:
- Click the Google Drive for Desktop icon in the taskbar notification area.
- Click the Options (cog wheel) icon in the top-right corner of the fly-out menu.
- Select Preferences from the menu.
- In the Preferences window, click the cog wheel icon in the top-right corner to open advanced settings.
- Scroll to the bottom to find the “Help improve Drive for desktop” option.
- Uncheck the box to disable sending diagnostic logs to Google.
- Click “Done” to save your changes.
By adjusting this setting, you control whether diagnostic data is shared, helping you maintain privacy and reduce unnecessary notifications.