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dalden
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5 years ago
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Can't delete or remove a folder

I am trying to remove a folder that exists on my PC from Dropbox.  I am the owner and no one else is shared.  When I am in dropbox.com I can select the folder but there is no Delete function availabl...
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Jay
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5 years ago
Hi dalden, thanks for contacting us!
 
What's the name of this folder you're trying to delete?
 
Does it have a special folder icon on the Dropbox site, like a building or Windows logo?
 
This will help me to assist further!
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dalden
Helpful | Level 6
5 years ago

The folder names are PC then under this folder are Downloads, Desktop, Documents.  I was setting up a new PC. I installed Dropbox and some how these folders got added to Dropbox.  I did not add the folders to Dropbox.  I don't want to delete the folders from the PC I just want to remove them from Dropbox.

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    dalden
    Helpful | Level 6
    5 years ago

    The PC folder has a windows icon.

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