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timq
Helpful | Level 5
5 years ago
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How can I cancel my computer backup?

I apparently selected pc backup when I installed Dropbox and naturally I'm out of storage on my Dropbox account now.  I don't want and have no need to have my pc backed up to it.  I have the desktop ...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    5 years ago
    Hey timq, welcome aboard our Community!

    Indeed, with computer backup, if you delete your desktop files from Dropbox, they will also be deleted from your computer. 

    If you want to disable the backup feature, you can follow the steps here.

    You'll find the Dropbox app's preferences, if you click on the Dropbox icon in your system tray.

    Let me know if you have any questions.
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Jambo
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Hi,

 

I've recently added my Documents (Windows 11) folder to my Dropbox account.  It turns out that this wreaks havoc with a critical piece of software I use in my business.  How can I disconnect only the Documents folder from Dropbox, leaving the files in the Documents folder on my local PC, while continuing to back-up my other folders to the cloud?

 

Thanks!

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    Hey Jambo, thanks for reaching out to the Dropbox Community.

     

    If you want to disable backup for your Documents folder, you can follow the steps here.

     

    Note: Make sure to choose the 'Keep content in folders on this PC' option during the process.

     

    I hope this helps!

    • Jambo's avatar
      Jambo
      New member | Level 2
      3 years ago

      Thanks, Hanna!  That did the trick.

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