

run registry editor (WIN+R, or right click Start Menu button then click Run, then type "regedit", and press enter)Ģ. open task manager (CTRL+SHIFT+ESC, or ALT+CTRL+DEL then press Task Manager)ġ. Here are instructions for Windows 10:įirst part - disable Box Sync startup in registry by following options:ġ. On Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram.I found out that if you disable Box Sync startup entry in the registry, but put Box Sync startup in the shell/start menu folder, it will startup minimized without displaying the dialog. Google has said that it is going to notify you multiple times before it removes any content so you just need to keep an eye out for that.įollow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews, also keep up with us You can perhaps just take a look at a few files, delete some mails etc. You don't really need to use them extensively.

You just need to periodically use Gmail, Google Drive or Google Photos on web or mobile while you are signed into your account and connected to the internet. The trick to avoid Google from deactivating your account is pretty simple. But if you have ever used a service and might need the account active, it's good to keep it going. It is possible that you might not be active on some of Google's services, not everyone needs it. It also won't be applicable to Google Workspace (formerly Google G Suite for Business workers), G Suite for Education or G Suite for Nonprofits.Īlso read: Google Photos adds cinematic 3D effect, new collage designs and more Interestingly, this change won't be affected to Google One users who will be paying the monthly fee. The firm has added that if you don't want to get your data deleted, they can continue using the service with the associated account via the Google app or the browser to keep it active. This new policy will take place from Jand by J(which means after two years) Google will be deleting data from Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Jamboard, Gmail, Photos, Drawings, Forms and Sites if the accounts have been inactive.
