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CoreZero
3 months agoExplorer | Level 4
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...
- 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
Explorer | Level 4
Beautiful! So easy when you know what you're talking about! Tried Safari, was using Chrome. Problem solved thank you so much!!!
jaijai57
3 months agoExplorer | Level 3
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.
- Jay3 months agoDropbox Staff
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?
- jaijai573 months agoExplorer | Level 3
I have tried multiple things, including deleting items that only belong to me deleting everything in the deleted items and trying ones that have been shared with me as well. I realize I’m not trying to really delete those. I just don’t wanna see them anymore.
In any which way I’ve tried it. The same thing is happening.- Jay3 months agoDropbox Staff
Could you clarify exactly what happens when you are trying to permanently delete files? A screenshot showing this would help greatly.
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