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MultiKoopa
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago
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I can't use Shift + delete for my folders due to new "delete for everyone" pop-up message.

I am unable to shift+delete any folder inside my dropbox folder so I can skip the recycling bin. This seems to be connected to this new popup about asking if I'm sure I want to delete for everyone. W...
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  • MultiKoopa's avatar
    MultiKoopa
    2 years ago

    full uninstall and reinstall fixed it. Thank you!

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Rich
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2 years ago
MultiKoopa wrote:

I am unable to shift+delete any folder inside my dropbox folder so I can skip the recycling bin.

What happens when you try?

The "delete for everyone" dialog shouldn't have any impact on the ability to permanently delete a file or folder in Explorer. I do it all the time and I also checked the box to never show that dialog again.

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    MultiKoopa
    Helpful | Level 7
    2 years ago

    Just... nothing. Here's a video:

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    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      2 years ago
      MultiKoopa wrote:

      Just... nothing.

      Exit the Dropbox application from your system tray and try it again. If you get the same result, it's likely nothing to do with Dropbox.

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        MultiKoopa
        Helpful | Level 7
        2 years ago

        nope, works just fine to shift+delete a folder inside my Dropbox folder if the tray application/icon is closed. As soon as I open up the Dropbox app again, the problem returns. It's definitely the Dropbox app doing it.

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