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Judy12159's avatar
Judy12159
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago

Dropbox Backup: Desktop and Desktop(1) ?

I don't know whether I'm posting this in the right place, but in my Dropbox Backup I have Desktop and Desktop(1). Is there a reason for that? If not, can I delete Desktop(1) and, if so, how? TIA...

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    That's correct, to store all your files you had before, it would need more than 2 GB of quota. 

     

    From what you posted, you currently have 2 TB, since you're most likely on a Plus plan, so you should have enough quota currently to store them.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    2 years ago

    Hey Judy12159, let's jump right into this! 

     

    Do you check online on your Backup page, when you see this? If you check locally inside your Dropbox folder do you see the same thing? 

     

    If so, are both of these folders identical when it comes to the content in them? 

     

    Keep me posted! 

    • Judy12159's avatar
      Judy12159
      Helpful | Level 7
      2 years ago

      Now I'm having a problem finding them. 🙃 Could you remind me how to get to my Backup page?

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        2 years ago

        Hi there and sorry to jump in here, but I wanted to mention that you can simply click on this link or navigate to your backups page manually from the dotted icon on your upper left corner Judy12159 

         

        I hope this helps!

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