Short answer: Read the sync error and preserve local changes before disconnecting an account.
Try these steps
- Open Drive for desktop and review its activity and error messages.
- Check connectivity, the active account, cloud storage and local disk space.
- Make a separate copy of unsynced files and follow the error-specific Google guidance.
When to ask for help
Disconnecting can affect unsynced files and recovery folders. Ask your administrator if the account is managed.
Learn more
Learn more: read this article — Fix Drive for desktop problems. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.
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