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How can I select multiple files to delete at once?
I upgraded my dropbox recently to 1 TB of cloud memory because I have a security camera that records and uploads. We have the camera inside the house and it records anytime there is movement. I don't need to keep or access the video files unless something bad happens, so I've been deleting them. I came to find out they go to the 'Deleted file' folder and I'd like to delete them permanently on a regular basis, rather than have them use up cloud storage.
I've not found a way to select all the files at once to do this efficiently. Is there a way, and if not, when will this be added? It's ridiculous to have to select files one by one without having an option to select all. Please let me know when you plan on adding this, as if you don't have a difinitive answer (date) then I will need to look to another option for cloud storage.
Thanks.
Hey there minerolywa - welcome to our forums and happy Monday!
There should be a box to tick at the left side of the deleted files in question through which you'd be able to mark more than one files to permanently delete (if needed that is).
I was able to select them by hitting Ctrl + A on my deleted files page - have you tried this by any chance yet? (if you're on a Mac device it would be Command + A)
Just note that deleted and permanently deleted files don't count against your storage quota. Permanently deleting files after they have already been deleted doesn't free any more space in your Dropbox.
For Dropbox Basic (free) and Plus users, deleted files are permanently deleted after 30 days. If you have a Dropbox Professional or Business account, files are permanently deleted after 120 days.
If you move a file, then permanently delete it, the version of that file from its previous location will appear in the deleted files page. You can then permanently delete this version.
I hope this information helps and please let me know if you have any questions!
[I was able to select them by hitting Ctrl + A on my deleted files page - have you tried this by any chance yet? (if you're on a Mac device it would be Command + A)
Walter
Community Moderator @ Dropbox]This solution was posted by Walter. However, Walter was likely using the Dropbox Desktop program. It does not appear Walter was using the app or uaing the browser; since the app (Andriod app version 164.2.2 <Thank you, however, - please don't suggest updating unless you KNOW for certain the latest update allows access to the Deleted Files page from WITHIN the Android app>) does not allow access to deleted files, and the browser does not allow Ctrl-A to select all the files, just all the text on the page.
So how does one select mutiple files from deleted files page? I can do from any other page, but NOT the Deeleted Files page.
Why is there no Delete All box on the Deeleted File Page?
What was the reason for this? I have moved my mouse over every area to locate the ALL box, but to no avail.
Why is there "Delete All" button for this folder?
If any one know, please tell me. As it stands, now, Iam stuck selecting one file box, then scrolling, and scrolling until I get all my files, and using SHIFT-CLICK to collectivly select them all. But I have over 3000 files in this folder, and this takes awhile.
Thank you for reading and paying attention to detail when your reply. Peace.
PaulJC
- Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Hi there PJChatman, thanks for reaching out and for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
I just also wanted to mention that you can have a look at this thread, where other users also proposed the idea of a "select all" button for the deleted files page.
Have a look and feel free to comment and upvote the idea.
In the meantime, if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to get back to us. Cheers!If you actually READ my question you would have LEARNED that the solution provided by Walter DOES NOT WORK.
[the browser does not allow Ctrl-A to select all the files (from the list), just all the text on the (web) page]
You CANNOT USE CTRL-A from a browser, and there is no option to do so in the Android app.
So, thank you, but you have not answered the question.
The answer is: there is no way to select all of the deleted files from Deleted Files page from either the browser or Andriod app.
Thank you.
Have a nice day.
PJC
- Walter
Hey there minerolywa - welcome to our forums and happy Monday!
There should be a box to tick at the left side of the deleted files in question through which you'd be able to mark more than one files to permanently delete (if needed that is).
I was able to select them by hitting Ctrl + A on my deleted files page - have you tried this by any chance yet? (if you're on a Mac device it would be Command + A)
Just note that deleted and permanently deleted files don't count against your storage quota. Permanently deleting files after they have already been deleted doesn't free any more space in your Dropbox.
For Dropbox Basic (free) and Plus users, deleted files are permanently deleted after 30 days. If you have a Dropbox Professional or Business account, files are permanently deleted after 120 days.
If you move a file, then permanently delete it, the version of that file from its previous location will appear in the deleted files page. You can then permanently delete this version.
I hope this information helps and please let me know if you have any questions!
The "solution" provided does not solve the problem, unfortunately.
