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What happens if I delete a folder someone else shared with me?
Hi. I hardly ever use Dropbox but I might have a new need for it. However, I have to clear most of what's already in my account to make enough space. One thing that's on my list of Files is a Folder shared with me by someone else. I don't want it - but it's a "shared" folder. If I delete it from my side, does that delete it everywhere? I don't want to deny it to anyone else; I just need it out of my way. Thanks --SolvedJohnA699 months agoNew member | Level 2623Views0likes4Comments
Upload doesn't finish
I uploaded a folder of 10 GB. In a special box, on the bottom right side of the screen, it shows all is uploaded. But I am waiting for more than an hour now before I get the message that the upload is finished. Is this normal? Shoukd I wait lomger.Solvedlpvmc9 months agoCollaborator | Level 9426Views0likes6Comments
Why does Dropbox remove a file from my hard drive when I "back up" to Dropbox?
Why does Dropbox remove a file from my hard drive when I "back up" to dropbox? The "dropbox help" info does not explain this. I've selected the option to "keep copies on my hard drive", but files still vaporize off my hard drive as soon as I copy them to dropbox. Do I need to turn off synching? I didn't mean to turn it on in the first place, and now it seems it seems I've inadvertently given dropbox permission to mess with my computer such that if I change any settings or if I unsynch a folder/file, it will disappear off dropbox AND OFF MY HARD DRIVE. I guess I don't understand Dropbox at all. But what does Dropbox not understand about the concept of a "BACK-UP"? A back-up is a copy, not a replacement. I don't want synching across devices etc. I just want a few files backed up to the cloud, and for the original FILES ON MY COMPUTER TO BE LEFT ALONE PLEASE. The help info is totally unhelpful on this. Can anyone tell me how to do this without losing files?Solvedjtlever11 months agoNew member | Level 1496Views0likes5Comments
Downloading my Dropbox on an external SSD drive
Good evening, I am happy with my dropbox and would like, in addition, to keep an SSD backup. I did purchase an external SSD but I don't find how to synchronise my existing dropbox with this new empti device. Of course, I did copy and paste from my local pc "dropbox" directory, but this does not include the files that are exclusively on dropbox. So please how could I proceed.SolvedFDI1 year agoNew member | Level 2274Views0likes4Comments
Backing Up Downloads Glitch
I am looking for advice on an issue with my Downloads folder. I do designs for sublimation printing so I download hundreds of images every week. I always move them to a special folder where I unzip, sort & name the files. Then I assign them a 'design name' & move them to an appropriate folder to be prepped. I just realized last night that DropBox is backing up the downloads folder before I get them moved. I do not store anything in the Downloads folder so that seems kind of redundant. I am open to thoughts &/or solutions to the problem. Many Thanks, MamaWolfSolvedMamaWolf1 year agoHelpful | Level 6312Views0likes2CommentsAdding new files or folders in my device, and how they sync with Dropbox.
I hope someone can help me with this. If I add new files or folders on my PC do they automatically get added to the corresponding folder on DropBox? Many Thanks, Peggy---aka---MamaWolfSolvedMamaWolf1 year agoHelpful | Level 61.2KViews0likes4CommentsCookie settings - restricting live chat options
Hi there, Need some help. I have no idea what I have done, but somehow I have changed my cookie settings to prevent live chat. I have Chrome as a search engine and reset to default settings on all cookies. Not sure what to do. Please help. Thanks .Solvedpetemes1 year agoExplorer | Level 4768Views0likes3Comments
Thijxx1 year agoHelpful | Level 6719Views0likes1Comment
