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Klkoenig's avatar
Klkoenig
Explorer | Level 4
5 months ago

Can't delete backup from Dropbox site

I have deleted an automatic hard disk backup from Dropbox but storage space is not released. Now the backup is no longer recognized. I have already removed the desktop application from the devices ...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    5 months ago

    Hey Klkoenig - you can get to the backups page by clicking on the upper right dotted icon shown below:

     

     

swigyfood's avatar
swigyfood
Helpful | Level 5

Hello Klkoenig 
Ensure the backup is permanently deleted from Dropbox's "Deleted files" section. If storage space is still not released, contact Dropbox support for assistance.

Klkoenig's avatar
Klkoenig
Explorer | Level 4
5 months ago

Whre can I find  'Show deleted backups'

 

How do I get to the backup page on the website?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    5 months ago

    Hey Klkoenig - you can get to the backups page by clicking on the upper right dotted icon shown below:

     

     

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