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cheezwhizkid
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago
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Extended Version History for $39.99 - only new files??

I am doing a major cleanup and deleted thousands of files. I wanted to use Dropbox to retain those deleted files for an extended period of time beyond the standard 30 days. I was all excited when I discovered "Extended Version History" on the Dropbox website. Reading the product description, it says "applies to any file deleted or modified after purchase". Huh? only the files I delete in the future? Am I reading correctly? Why can't it extend the lifespan of files already deleted? What are my options other than recover and delete again (which is not practical nor going to happen),

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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    4 years ago

     

    Unfortunately that is the only way - all upgrades etc. are only active from time of purchase. 

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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    4 years ago

     

    Unfortunately that is the only way - all upgrades etc. are only active from time of purchase. 

  • cheezwhizkid's avatar
    cheezwhizkid
    Explorer | Level 3
    4 years ago

    Thx, I get that it's a service going forward but it seems a bit off that you have all these files that will expire shortly that cannot be extended for some unbeknownst reason. 

     

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    merika87
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    Hello,

     

    I need information. 

    I would recover some files that I have uploaded and deleted in the latest 3 months  but I have a basic account now. 

    What can I do?

     

    Should I pay for a business account? 

    By doing this... Will I recover these files back by the 29th? 

     

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    3 years ago

    Hi merika87 

     

    I'm afraid there is nothing you can do - the deletion timescale on the files relates to the date of deletion. So, if you did not have a Paid account at the time you deleted them they are not recoverable after 30 days. Unfortunately upgrading now will not get you your files back. 

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