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Deleted files from Dropbox were also deleted from my PC
Dear all,
I would like to ask for an advice how to proceed further.
A few days ago, I signed up in Dropbox – web version. When setting up my account, I must have left the default ticks to...
Thanks for getting back to us here NoviceToDb!
If you previously uninstalled the desktop app, or have since disabled the backup feature with the steps Jay mentioned above, then the backup should no longer be syncing those folders to your Dropbox account.
However, the error that you're getting there for the Downloads folder may be due to deleting the folder without correctly disabling the backup feature. It's a little unexpected that the file path wouldn't revert back automatically.
To restore the default folder path for your Downloads folder, you can right click the folder and choose "Properties", and from there choose "Restore Default".
Let me know how it goes!
Daphne
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorThanks for getting back to us here NoviceToDb!
If you previously uninstalled the desktop app, or have since disabled the backup feature with the steps Jay mentioned above, then the backup should no longer be syncing those folders to your Dropbox account.
However, the error that you're getting there for the Downloads folder may be due to deleting the folder without correctly disabling the backup feature. It's a little unexpected that the file path wouldn't revert back automatically.
To restore the default folder path for your Downloads folder, you can right click the folder and choose "Properties", and from there choose "Restore Default".
Let me know how it goes!
Thank you for the reply Daphne!
Your reply actually solved my issue and helped me restore the defualt path of the folder.
All the best!
- Daphne
I'm glad to hear that NoviceToDb!
If there's anything else that I can help with, don't hesitate to give me a nudge here. I'd be more than happy to help further. :grin:
Hoping you have a great week ahead!
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