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How to remove desktop from dropbox
Somehow, all links on my laptop Desktop were copied to a Dropbox folder called "Desktop"; if I did it, it was accidental
I don't know why I need that and when I delete the Desktop folder in Drop...
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey there ChantDad, how are you today?
As I'm not sure I follow, could you elaborate on this and share a screenshot so that I can get a better understanding of the matter at hand?
Also, what are you trying to accomplish eventually?
Any other info you can provide will be much appreciated. Thanks!
Walter,
Don't know if this is anymore clearer:
My Dropbox contains a folder called Desktop which I did not intentionally create.
In that folder are copies of all the links and URL's present on the my computer's Windows' Desktop.
If I delete items or the entire folder in Dropbox, they are also deleted from the Windows Desktop.
I guess it's not really a big deal but it doesn't "feel" right to me. If I decide to delete my entire Dropbox account, I assume I will lose all my Windows Desktop links and that would not be good.
I want Dropbox to just be a file sharing medium and not a back-up mechanism.
Thanks
- Walter
Thanks for the additional information ChantDad - much appreciated.
As I'm not sure how you did this in the first time, could you try just unlinking and re-linking your account on the affected computer? Have you checked the syncing icons on these folders to see which one is syncing?
If you copied or moved anything inside your Dropbox folder that you don't need there, simply copy/move it back. Your Dropbox folder is just a folder on your hard drive - with syncing capabilities that is.
In any case, please let me know what you find!
I have this same problem! I have the Desktop as a backup folder in my dropbox account. I have tried to unlink the computer, but I still cannot delete it from dropbox. I don't want to waste the space in dropbox by having it backup my computer. How do I delete the desktop from dropbox? I have clicked on all the 3 dots and there is no delete option. Thanks, Walter :)
I'm sure this has been solved for you by now... but here it is, anyway.
1. Open the Dropbox App
2. In the very top left corner, there are 3 lines. Click "File" > "Preferences ..."
3. Select the 3rd icon in the top row that says "Backups"
4. Under "This PC" there's a button for "Set up"
5. Now you can sync/unsync the PC folders you don't want taking up space on your Dropbox.
You'll be asked where you want to keep the files; make sure you select PC.
