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Google Drive trash sync issue

Hardware: Macbook pro 13-inch, M1, 2020


OS: Ventura 13.0.1


Google Drive sync options: file mirroring on a single folder


symptoms: when I delete a file from any folder on my mac, then I hit cmd+z to undo the delete and I get a strange prompt from drive


"Do you want to move the file from Google Drive? The file will be moved into the local folder. The copy from Drive will be moved to the trash"[1]


Can anyone reproduce this issue? Is this a bug or am I doing somwthing wrong?


[1] I translated the prompt message from Italian to English, so it might not be completely accurate.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 3:49 AM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2022 6:27 AM

Hi racheals14

the solution was to

  1. disconnect from drive
  2. eliminate drive and all the linked directories
  3. delete the local copy of the files
  4. re-sync everything

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Nov 24, 2022 2:14 PM in response to matt_fack

Hello matt_fack,


Based on your post, it sounds like Google Drive isn't recognizing that you've moved a file to trash unless you undo this. If this is correct, their support page provides some general steps that can resolve syncing issues. Fix problems in Drive for desktop - Computer - Google Drive Help


"Here are some general problems you might see:

  • Files not syncing between your computer and My Drive.
  • Drive for desktop stops or quits suddenly
  • Unknown error occurred

Some ways you can resolve these types of error include:

  • Checking your internet connection
  • Restarting Drive for desktop
  • Restarting your computer
  • Disconnecting and reconnecting your account
  • Reinstalling Drive for desktop"


If you continue to receive this pop-up after completing the steps listed, you'll want to contact Google Support directly. Google Drive Help


Take care!



Google Drive trash sync issue

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