You can learn how to uninstall the backup and sync app from your computer with the help of this wikiHow.Once you have disconnected your account from the app, you will be able to securely store your files on the cloud.
Step 1: The menu bar has a backup and sync icon.
There is a button near the upper-right corner of the screen.It will open the window.If you don't see the icon on your menu bar, you can find it in your Applications folder.The menu bar should show the icon.
Step 2: You can click on the icon.
There is a button on the top-right corner of the window.A drop-down menu will open.
Step 3: The drop-down menu has Preferences.
This will open the options in the app.
Step 4: Click on settings.
There is a gear icon on the left side of the Preferences window.
Step 5: Click to stop using the account.
Underneath your account name and storage details is where it's located.There will be a confirmation pop-up.
Step 6: Click the button in the confirmation window.
It is on the right corner.This will allow you to confirm your action and remove your account from the backup and sync app on your computer.The confirmation pop-up will let you know that your Google Drive folder is no longer on the web.
Step 7: Click here to get it.
This will end the confirmation pop-up.You don't have to worry about your files on the cloud if you uninstall the backup and sync app from your computer.
Step 8: The menu bar has a backup and sync icon.
There is a button near the upper-right corner of your screen.It will open a window.
Step 9: You can click the icon.
It can be found in the top-right corner of the window.
Step 10: You can quit backup and sync.
It is at the bottom of the menu.
Step 11: You can open your Mac's Applications folder.
Click the Applications folder on the left sidebar if you want to open a new window.
Step 12: The app is in the Trash folder.
Drop the Backup & sync icon on the Trash bin if you drag it from your Applications folder.The Trash bin can be found on the Mac's Dock.You have to uninstall the app from your computer before you can remove it from the trash bin.
Step 13: The Trash icon is on the dock.
This will open your Trash folder in a new window.
Step 14: The backup and sync icon is in the trash.
This will open the options on the menu.
Step 15: Go to the right-click menu and click immediately.
This will permanently remove the backup and sync app from your computer.