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CoreZero's avatar
CoreZero
Explorer | Level 4
3 months ago

I'm seeing a "What's New" page when permanently deleting my files.

When I select Permanently Delete under Deleted files in the browser interface and enter my correct password and confirm delete, I get a WHATS NEW info pop-up and the delete option closes when that wi...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 months ago

    Hi there CoreZero - sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

     

    Could you clear your browser's cache and/or try another browser and let us know if you still get the same results?

     

    Thanks!

Walter's avatar
Walter
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
3 months ago

Hi there CoreZero - sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

 

Could you clear your browser's cache and/or try another browser and let us know if you still get the same results?

 

Thanks!

  • CoreZero's avatar
    CoreZero
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 months ago

    Beautiful! So easy when you know what you're talking about! Tried Safari, was using Chrome. Problem solved thank you so much!!!

    • jaijai57's avatar
      jaijai57
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 months ago

      I am having this problem. first in safari, cleared cache, didn't work still
      tried Chrome... still not working?? Not sure what else to try.

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        3 months ago

        Hi jaijai57, are you part of a Dropbox team? Is the file you're trying to permanently delete in personal or shared folder?

         

        Does this occur for any file you're trying to permanently delete?

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