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ATapio
3 years agoNew member | Level 2
dropbox says "not enough space" even though I have 2 GB and only 1 file with 35kb is saved :/
Hello,
I cannot understand why dropbox says "not enough space" even though I have 2 GB and only 1 file with 35kb is saved. This is the first time since many years that this happens. 😕
Thank you ...
FixMyRun
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I have only used 3% of 16.9G of space but I am constantly told I don't have space to import and upload my files despite them only being megabytes in size.
I need to be able to plug a camera in and have the files automatically pulled from the camera onto my HD.
This message prevents this from happening and is a real pest.
Why, when I have acres of storage space am I told I don't have enough left?
- Rich3 years agoSuper User II
FixMyRun wrote:
Why, when I have acres of storage space am I told I don't have enough left?
Are you sure the message is referring to the amount of space available in your Dropbox account, and not the amount of available hard drive space? Remember that the Dropbox folder on your computer is a regular folder like any other and it takes up space on your drive. If your drive is full you won't be able to import files from your camera to the Dropbox folder.
- FixMyRun3 years agoExplorer | Level 3I’m sure!!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xy1u0ctg8bsu9nr/Screenshot%202022-04-26%20at%2015.33.44.png?dl=0- FixMyRun3 years agoExplorer | Level 3My HD has >1.8TB of space available
- MSX1742 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Im best guess is that dropbox is backing up one of your drives.
Suggest to check what Dropbox is backing up? these will be called "regular files" and will not be shared with anyone
I found this feature super frustrating, ie my share files whould be below my account size. But then i would have some regular files, which used up all my dropbox space. These regular files where just back from my hard drive- something i didnt realize was happening
You will find back in the top left corner. You will find 9 dots. click on the 9 dots. Back ups are the 4th option down on the list
hope this helps
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