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el_abuelo
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

How to completely disable Backup function?

I did NOT ask for Backup feature.

Backup just came and messed with my Desktop, not asking for any authorization.

Every time I open Preferences then Backup, Manage, three folders (Desktop, Documents, Download), are already checked. Why???

Now, since every **bleep** morning when I turn on my PC the DropBox Backup asks me to backup two units, two Ram Disks that must NOT be touched at all, I really have enough.

How can I completely disable Backup feature?

 

Thanks in advance,

Fabio

 

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  • lenaa's avatar
    lenaa
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago

    Hello,

    I have the basic subscription of dropbox (only 2GB).

    As I started dropbox connected my pc files, first the 2 GB are already used and second I cant remove my files without deleting them..

    How can I reconnect my PC files from dropbox without delete them, so that I have my 2GB back?

     

    Thanks for your help

  • Linas N's avatar
    Linas N
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago

    How do I get out of backup &restore my desktop to what it was before?

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    4 years ago

    Hi Linas N, let's get straight into this!

     

    You can disable Computer backup, by following these steps. Can you give them a go? 

     

    Keep me updated on the results. 

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