Apps
Google Drive
Google Drive for desktop includes an embedded Chromium-based interface that stores HTTP disk cache entries, V8 Code Cache bytecode, component CRX packages, shared dictionary compression cache data, and rotated application logs under DriveFS. Those files speed up account pages, settings panes, and web-powered UI elements, but they can become stale after app updates, sign-in changes, or network errors. Kudu removes only these temporary Chromium caches and old logs while preserving sync state, offline files, account data, and settings.
Why clean Google Drive?
- Corrupted Chromium HTTP cache entries can leave the Drive for desktop window blank or partially loaded, especially in account and preferences screens that rely on embedded web content
- Invalidated V8 Code Cache after a Google Drive update can cause a noticeably slow first launch or a laggy settings panel until the bytecode cache is rebuilt
- Stale component CRX packages can prevent bundled web components from updating correctly, which shows up as missing UI elements or sign-in prompts that never finish loading
- Shared Dictionary cache data from earlier server responses can become mismatched, causing broken rendering or repeated reloads in the embedded Drive interface
- GPU and browser-adjacent Chromium cache data may no longer match the current graphics driver environment, leading to flicker, white panels, or sluggish redraws after a driver update
- Rotated DriveFS logs can accumulate over time after sync errors or repeated reconnect attempts, consuming hundreds of megabytes with no benefit once troubleshooting is finished
What gets cleaned
Cache paths Kudu targets
Windows
%LocalAppData%/Google/DriveFS/Logs |
%LocalAppData%/Google/DriveFS/cef_cache/Cache/Cache_Data |
%LocalAppData%/Google/DriveFS/cef_cache/Code Cache |
%LocalAppData%/Google/DriveFS/cef_cache/component_crx_cache |
%LocalAppData%/Google/DriveFS/cef_cache/Shared Dictionary/cache |
Frequently asked
Common questions about Google Drive
Related cleaners
Free & open source
Download Kudu and reclaim your disk space.
Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. No account required, no feature gates, no telemetry without consent. All cleaning targets are open source and community-auditable.