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JeffreyMcLaren's avatar
JeffreyMcLaren
New member | Level 2
2 months ago

I can't move, copy or delete content from within the Dropbox folder on my Windows 11.

Device My awesome PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Win11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6075 Question or Issue We have old/historical jpeg/photos on drop box.  I a...
desktop
File access
Organize
windows
garrycoach's avatar
garrycoach
Helpful | Level 7
2 months ago

I’ve seen this when the old stuff is “online-only” and Explorer sits on “calculating”. Do those JPEGs show a cloud icon or green check? If cloud → force them offline first (Always keep on this device), then move/delete.

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