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Storage space messages from Dropbox, but I'm only using 117 MB.

Storage space messages from Dropbox, but I'm only using 117 MB.

HJL
Explorer | Level 3

I only have the free "standard" account in Dropbox which is apparently 2Gb of storage.     I only have 3 folders in my account at the moment amounting to around 117 Mb.   However, I keep getting messages from Dropbox saying that I am out of storage, and I haven't been able to add any folder etc for some time.

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Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hey @HJL, let's jump right into this!

 

I'd love to have a visual of your plan page and what it reports in terms of your account's quota. 

 

Also, do you see any folders in your backups page perhaps?

 

Keep us posted!


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HJL
Explorer | Level 3

Hi Megan.     I have tried to do screen shots of my page, but found it a bit difficult.  However, here is what I have managed to get and it does show everything that is on the page, but in three separate shots.    Not sure how to send them to you.

Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hey @HJL!

 

Have you tried clicking our camera-like icon and attaching your files there?

 

If you're using a mobile device this might not be possible, and you'd want to try using a desktop instead. 


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HJL
Explorer | Level 3

Hopefully I have attached screenshots of the page you required to your first message.

Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hi @HJL!

 

I've tried two different devices and networks, and it seems that I can't see any of your screenshots. If you check on your end, are you able to see them attached? 


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HJL
Explorer | Level 3

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HJL
Explorer | Level 3

Hi Megan.   They are screenshots and they are in the space where I replied to your first message.   My other alternative to fix my problem is to completely delete EVERYTHING from my Dropbox account and start new.     I have saved what I need to a USB stick and can put it back into the new Dropbox if I need to.   However, my attempt in the past to delete Dropbox and then reload, resulted in the new one still having all my old files in it and still saying that I was out of space.

Rich
Super User II

@HJL wrote:

They are screenshots and they are in the space where I replied to your first message.


The screenshot we need to see is from your Plan page, showing the usage on your account. It should look like this:

 

Space Usage.png

 

HJL
Explorer | Level 3

OK.  I'll have a look, but I have never seen that particular page.    If/when I find it, I'll send you a screenshot.

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