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kviavattine
4 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Cannot delete DropBox Folder in Public Folder on Mac
How can I delete the Dropbox folder on my Mac. User-Public- Dropbox
I cannot delete this folder (there is no option to move to trash when I right-click), and I can't drag it to trash.
- 4 years agoHi kviavattine, is the public folder a smart folder in Finder, or a normal folder?
Are you certain this is the official Dropbox folder, and not the Mac-specific Drop Box folder?
Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hi kviavattine, welcome aboard our Community!
The Dropbox folder becomes a simple folder on your computer and stops syncing to your account after you sign out of the Dropbox application on the computer.
This will also prevent any unwanted deletions, since if you sign out, your Dropbox files are still safe on our website.
Can you try to sign out first and then to delete the Dropbox folder to see if that works?
Cheers!
The Dropbox folder becomes a simple folder on your computer and stops syncing to your account after you sign out of the Dropbox application on the computer.
This will also prevent any unwanted deletions, since if you sign out, your Dropbox files are still safe on our website.
Can you try to sign out first and then to delete the Dropbox folder to see if that works?
Cheers!
kviavattine
4 years agoHelpful | Level 5
I tried what you suggested and it didn't work for me.
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