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Bulletpr00f
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Dropbox running out of space due to Backups - but I have none (and never activated)
Hi community, hopefully someone of you could give me a hint or solution for the following problem: since days I get information about my out-of-space running Dropbox. At least I have a 21,75GB Bo...
- 2 years ago
Hi Bulletpr00f, no long usable , thanks for bringing this to our attention.
As it sounds like there's a backup on your account, you can view it from this page.
You should be able to delete or disable the backups from there to free up the quota on your account.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
Jay
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi Bulletpr00f, no long usable , thanks for bringing this to our attention.
As it sounds like there's a backup on your account, you can view it from this page.
You should be able to delete or disable the backups from there to free up the quota on your account.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
- Bulletpr00f2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Hi Jay,
this was exactly the thing I was searching for! Many thanks!
There were 2 Backups from external hard drives (I can't even explain why...). I deleted them and... my space is like it has to be 🙂
Again: many thanks!- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
Glad to have helped out, enjoy your week ahead!
- RStern12 months agoNew member | Level 2
Hi, The link "this page" does not seem to work. I have the same problem. Please help. Where do I go to delete these back ups that I never set up. Thank you
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