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LFW
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

How can I delete my Dropbox files only from one connected device and not the others?

Hi!    I'm sure this question is simple! I would like to remove Dropbox from my laptop, including all files, but I want the files to remain on all other devices (desktop and mobile). If I move th...
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AbhishekDBX
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2 years ago

Hi LFW,

 

To prevent your files from being deleted - please go to the Dropbox Tray Icon on your Laptop, and sign out. This will unlink your laptop from your Dropbox account, and you can then Move the Dropbox folder to trash without impacting your Desktop/Mobile.

 

To do so - click on the Tray Icon -> Click on your initials icon (in the top right) -> Preferences -> Account -> Sign out.

 

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