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Pirate88
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7 years ago
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Removing files from my Dropbox account

I use my Dropbox account to copy folders of files that are too large to be attachments to e-mails. At this point in time I have some files and/or folders of files that I want to remove from my Drop...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    7 years ago

    It means that it will delete the files from your Dropbox account and from the Dropbox folders on all linked devices. It cannot delete the files from elsewhere on your comptuer.

    Dropbox worded that message very poorly.

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Beckydundee
New member | Level 2
4 years ago
How do I get Drop Box files to download on my computers
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Megan
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4 years ago

Hi Beckydundee, I hope you're doing well.

 

Just to make sure we're on the same page here: do you wish to know how to download the app to your device?

 

If so, then you can achieve that by following this link.

 

I hope this helps! 

  • Beckydundee's avatar
    Beckydundee
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago
    No I needed to get pictures out of Dropbox and into my downloaded files ti load in to a real-estate listing. I had secretary do it for me but want some personal pics to my husband still
    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
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      4 years ago

      Hey Beckydundee, sorry to jump in here. 

       

      If I understood correctly, you want to download some Dropbox files to your computer, right? 

       

      You can do so, by following the steps here.

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