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LutherH's avatar
LutherH
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Cannot Delete Backup

I did a full computer backup and my dropbox is full. I cannot delete the back up file. Suggestions?
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  • Daphne's avatar
    Daphne
    4 years ago
    Hi there LutherH, I hope you're doing well!

    You'll need to disable the computer backup feature first, which you can do with the steps outlined towards the bottom of this article.

    In step 6, you'll need to choose the keep the files on your computer, rather than in Dropbox, and the files will be automatically removed from your Dropbox account.

    Let me know how it goes!
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RB2022
Explorer | Level 3

I created an account for ad hoc purposes. I did not intend to have my computer files backed up, and did not ask it to do that. Then I got a popup saying that the 2GB was full. How do I delete the data from my account? Thank you.

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Megan
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
3 years ago
Hi RB2022, welcome to our Community! 

It seems you're referring to our Computer backup feature, right? 

You can find the steps for how to disable it in this Help Center article.

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate.
  • RB2022's avatar
    RB2022
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    Hi Megan --

     

    I am not seeing the backup tab in preferences.  Note -- I am using Windows 7.

     

    Thank you.

     

    RB2022

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      3 years ago
      Thank you for reaching back to me, I hope you enjoyed your weekend! RB2022

      Feel free to send me a screenshot, of what you see on your end in order for us to look into this. 

      Thanks!
      • RB2022's avatar
        RB2022
        Explorer | Level 3
        3 years ago

        Hi Megan --

         

        Two screenshots below.  The first is within the Computer Backup instructions page, which refers one to to the "backup" tab therein.  I don't see that.

         

        The second is within preferences, and for Windows you can see that there is no reference to a backup tab.  Would you please send me the specific instructions on how to delete the backup, and/or delete my files from Dropbox?

         

        Thank you.

         

        Rob

         

         

         

         

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