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Suzanne G.3
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Stop auto downloads

Other users have asked about disabling the feature where dropbox asks to download the entire contents of every usb device I connect to my computer.  I have clicked on several posts but ALL of the ans...
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Suzanne G.3
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Walter,

I am sorry for the long delay in getting back to you.  It took a while for one of the messages to pop up.  

I have clicked "Don't ask me again"  but the message eventually comes back.  Can I permanently turn off this feature?

 

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