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BConnell10
New member | Level 2
3 years ago
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Deleting a Folder or File ..... from DropBox

After confirming that I wished to DELETE a file from DropBox before ADDING an updated file>>>>

 

DropBox asked if I wanted the File to be Deleted from EVERYWHERE.

 

Not sure what the question meant.

 

I have the previous version still on my laptop AND I do not wish that version to be deleted.

 

If the question is about everywhere within DropBox.... my answer is YES.

 

Please Advise.   PUZZLED

 

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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    3 years ago

    Hi BConnell10 

    It means it will delete from all Dropbox connected files/folders. So, if that folder is in Dropbox on any device it will be removed. If it isnt then it wont 🙂

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    Mark
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    3 years ago

    Hi BConnell10 

    It means it will delete from all Dropbox connected files/folders. So, if that folder is in Dropbox on any device it will be removed. If it isnt then it wont 🙂

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    3 years ago
    BConnell10 wrote:

    DropBox asked if I wanted the File to be Deleted from EVERYWHERE. Not sure what the question meant.

    It means "Do you want to delete this file from your Dropbox folder, which will delete it from the Dropbox folder on all devices linked to your account?" It will not (and cannot) delete the file from locations outside of Dropbox.

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    BConnell10
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    Great Answer! Thanks.  NEW MEMBER to DropBox.

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