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Xavier Montaner
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3 years ago

Files deleted from Lightroom don't to the Bin. They go to a file named "CloudStorge/Dropbox/.Trash"

Hi   I have been using Dropbox and Lightroom together for years.  In recent weeks and when I delete files from Lightroom they don't go to the Bin. They go to a file named "CloudStorage/Dropbox/.T...
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Xavier Montaner's avatar
Xavier Montaner
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Thanks Hannah,

 

Sorry, I am trying to follow your instructions regarding the version of the App and Sync Status but I can't find it...  Could you please give me more detailed assistance.  Many thanks. 

 

Image in Lightroom which I delete...Nothing in the Bin...And find the file there...

 

 

 

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Hannah
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3 years ago

Thanks for the screenshots, Xavier!

 

As for the sync status and version, you should be able to find them, by hovering your mouse over a small Dropbox icon in your menu bar, at the top of your screen, by your WiFi.

 

Are you able to locate this icon?

    • Jay's avatar
      Jay
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      3 years ago

      Hi Xavier Montaner, what happens if you delete the Trash folder entirely?

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        Xavier Montaner
        Helpful | Level 5
        3 years ago

        Hi Jay, then the files get deleted completely... But it is annoying having to go to "CleanMyMac" each time...  It is very handy to have the Bin operating in order to potentially recover files if need be... 

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