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JamieC74
New member | Level 2
5 years ago
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Can I delete the "Dropbox (Old)" folder on my computer without it deleting the files in the account?

Hello! I downloaded the Dropbox app onto my computer (PC, Windows 10) a while ago to log into an account for work (same account used by multiple people in the office). After I left, I uninstalled the...
  • Daphne's avatar
    5 years ago

    Hi JamieC74, I hope you're having a good day so far!

     

    Since you've signed into a different account on your computer, there is no connection anymore between the old Dropbox folder and the account it's associated with.

     

    You can go ahead with safely deleting the "Dropbox (Old)" folder on your computer without it affecting the account and other devices linked with it.

     

    Let me know if you have any questions!