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jamilsiddique
Explorer | Level 4
8 years ago
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Can i delete a folder on one device but keep it on my other devices?

I use my Macbook as my master dropbox device.  I also use my company laptop for syncing and sharing files between work and home.  If wish to delete the files on my company laptop but retain my files ...
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  • Elixir's avatar
    Elixir
    8 years ago

    Hi jamilsiddique, before you return your company laptop, you should unlink your Dropbox account or uninstall the Dropbox app. However, uninstalling the app will not delete your local data from the computer. You should manually delete your local Dropbox folder. 

  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    8 years ago
    Hi there jamilsiddique, thanks for posting your question on the Forum and welcome aboard!
     
    Initially, thank you Elixir for your troubleshooting, much appreciated! I just wanted to mention the relevant links on uninstalling the Dropbox desktop app and unlinking a computer, phone or tablet from Dropbox which provide a bit more info and instructions on the processes outlined.
     
    Let us know of any updates on the matter and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to to drop them in your next post here. In the mean time, have a great day ahead! :innocent:
jamilsiddique's avatar
jamilsiddique
Explorer | Level 4
8 years ago

Dear Elixir

 

Thanks for your reply.  That is great.  Much appreciated. 

 

So if I was sign out of dropbox on my company laptop and then uninstall dropbox what would that do ?   

 

the purpose of my questions is that soon I will have to return the laptop soI want to delete any of my dropbox files on that laptop but not delete any of dropbox cloud files. 

 

 

 

Regards

 

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Lusil
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8 years ago
Hi there jamilsiddique, thanks for posting your question on the Forum and welcome aboard!
 
Initially, thank you Elixir for your troubleshooting, much appreciated! I just wanted to mention the relevant links on uninstalling the Dropbox desktop app and unlinking a computer, phone or tablet from Dropbox which provide a bit more info and instructions on the processes outlined.
 
Let us know of any updates on the matter and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to to drop them in your next post here. In the mean time, have a great day ahead! :innocent:

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