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How can I cancel my computer backup?
I apparently selected pc backup when I installed Dropbox and naturally I'm out of storage on my Dropbox account now. I don't want and have no need to have my pc backed up to it. I have the desktop ...
- Hey timq, welcome aboard our Community!
Indeed, with computer backup, if you delete your desktop files from Dropbox, they will also be deleted from your computer.
If you want to disable the backup feature, you can follow the steps here.
You'll find the Dropbox app's preferences, if you click on the Dropbox icon in your system tray.
Let me know if you have any questions.
I use Mac OS 14.3.1
I cannot select the correct desktop when trying to "save as..."I have suddenly found that I cannot move a photo from Photos to the desktop.
I was able to yesterday.
I do not want Dropbox to sync to my desktop. It causes issues.
How do I stop that sync?
Thank you very much
Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffSorry to see that you're having issues with the backup feature, BobBurgess.
If you'd like to disable the feature, you'll need to follow the steps in this article.
Let me know if you run into any issues.
