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Can't delete backup from Dropbox site

Klkoenig
Explorer | Level 4

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 and added it again.

Does anyone know what I can do?

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Walter
Dropbox Staff

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

 

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Klkoenig
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Jay
Dropbox Staff

Hi @Klkoenig, thanks for bringing this to our attention

 

Are you able to view your backup on the site directly, and delete it from there?

 

This will help me to assist further!


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Klkoenig
Explorer | Level 4

Hello,
I can't see the backup on the website. Under “All files” I can only see my own folders, but no backup.

Jay
Dropbox Staff

Could you attach a screenshot of the backup page on the site?

 

In addition, could you also click 'Show deleted backups' on the site and copy that screenshot here too?


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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
Explorer | Level 4

Whre can I find  'Show deleted backups'

 

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

Walter
Dropbox Staff

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

 

Walter_0-1722339584539.png

 


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