Hello,
After installing Kio-Gdrive, the Google1 and Google2 folders were created. Then, for some reason, I uninstalled Kio-Gdrive and reinstalled it. However, when I logged in again, it started from Google3 instead of Google1.
Yes, I know I can rename it, but I’m asking out of curiosity. What do I need to do to completely remove Kio-Gdrive from my system? And why does it start naming from Google3 instead of Google1?
I believe getting an answer to this will also help me better understand how Linux works. Thanks.
Hello. I think I’m asking a simple question for experienced Linux users. Did I not phrase my question clearly? If so, please excuse me. English is not my first language.
Hi - did you delete the Google1 and Google2 folders yourself? Typically, uninstalling a software package won’t delete files in your user’s home directory that were created using that software or to configure that software - you might want to reinstall a different version and use the same files, for example.
If you want to delete all traces of ever having installed an application, then you’d typically need to also remove its corresponding files in your home directory - often found in directories like ~/.config, ~/.local/share, etc.
What made you think it wasn’t clearly stated? For what it’s worth, I didn’t perceive any language barrier, at least on my end, in reading what you wrote.
Hello, my dear friend,
Thank you very much for your response.
Yes, I manually deleted the Google1 and Google2 folders. Then, I removed the Kiogdrive plugin from the application store, restarted my computer, and reinstalled Kiogdrive. However, when I added my Google account again, instead of starting over from Google1, it continued from Google3. This made me think that there might be some configuration or cache files that I haven’t completely removed.
I would really appreciate it if you could explain how to do a complete uninstallation so that I can better understand Linux’s logic. When I checked ~/.config and ~/.local/share, I couldn’t find any files related to Kiogdrive.
Since I didn’t receive a response, I thought I might not have expressed myself well. I’m really glad that you understood me clearly!
Thank you…
Update: I’m testing on a virtual machine, and to reset the Google3 and Google4 counter, I uninstalled and reinstalled Dolphin, and even removed and reinstalled Meta-Plasma. However, strangely enough, when I try to add an account, it still starts from Google5 instead of Google1.
I’d have to defer to someone more knowledgeable about that particular component on where its config files live, then, sorry!
Just to note, it doesn’t surprise me that uninstalling and reinstalling other packages wouldn’t change anything - those actions are basically removing and re-adding the binary executables, libraries and the like (which typically live in the /usr filesystem directory), but they’re likely not removing or overwriting existing user configuration files in your home directory.
And for what it’s worth, metapackages - at least in the distributions I’ve used so far - don’t really remove anything else directly when they’re uninstalled. They basically exist in order to “require” the necessary packages in the dependency resolution logic of a package manager, so it can say “Oh, you want to install abc-metapackage - that means I need to install abc-core, abc-addons, abc-translations, etc.”
Hopefully that’s at least a little bit of helpful context!
And I wouldn’t jump to conclusions, necessarily, about a question not being responded to in less than a day - especially for less-common topics. Folks generally jump in when they’re able to add something 
Thank you so much for your response and for your support on this topic.
I’m relatively new to Linux. I used Windows for many years, where application settings files were usually stored within the application’s folder, often as .dll files. There were also cache and configuration files in %appdata%. If you uninstalled an application from the Control Panel, all its settings, cache, and config files would be removed as well.
I understand that things work differently in Linux, and honestly, I’m really excited to explore this. The fact that configuration files are not integrated into the application itself can be seen as a great advantage, especially for backup purposes. However, as a beginner, I don’t like the idea that an uninstalled application or plugin might leave behind persistent remnants that I can’t easily find. That’s why I’m eagerly looking forward to any guidance and support on this topic. As I mentioned, this isn’t just about Kiogdrive—it’s also an important part of understanding the Linux ecosystem as a whole. I should also say that your general explanations on the subject have been incredibly helpful.
Alright. Since I’m new to the KDE forum, I might be a little overly enthusiastic. But I truly love this forum and the KDE distro. In my opinion, KDE is at least 5–10 years ahead of Windows and macOS in terms of customization and the freedom it offers.
Hello again,
Through trial and error, I found that the file I needed to delete was the “signon.db” file located in the ~/.config/signond folder.
Thank you very much for your help, interest, and support!
Long live LINUX, long live FREE SOFTWARE!