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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!
jaijai57
Explorer | 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.
Jay
3 months agoDropbox Staff
Could you clarify exactly what happens when you are trying to permanently delete files? A screenshot showing this would help greatly.
- jaijai573 months agoExplorer | Level 3
how do I provide a screenshot? I don't see an option here for that.
- Jay3 months agoDropbox Staff
Are you accessing the community from a desktop machine? Are you not able to see the camera icon in the reply box, like below?
Otherwise, you can copy and paste your screenshot in your reply, or use a Dropbox shared link and paste the link here.
- jaijai573 months agoExplorer | Level 3
when I type in my password I then get this next screen
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