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mckeenge
Explorer | Level 3
1 year ago

Several audio files went missing after 4 years.

I had several large audio files stored on Dropbox. I had not needed to access them for about four years. Today I tried to access them and found that they are not there: they have apparently not been ...
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mckeenge's avatar
mckeenge
Explorer | Level 3
1 year ago

No, I haven't accessed them for some years, I don't remember exactly how many.
I would be very grateful for your help.

Thank you!

 

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Megan
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1 year ago

Hey mckeenge, thanks for the speedy response! 

 

It sounds like your Dropbox account was deleted, and when you tried to sign-in, the system created a new account. 

 

In this case, I don't think there's much to do in order to recover the content. I'm sorry. 

  • mckeenge's avatar
    mckeenge
    Explorer | Level 3
    1 year ago

    I would like to cancel my account altogether. Can you tell me how to do that?

    I am not very happy with this situation.

     

    Gayle

     

    • Jay's avatar
      Jay
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      1 year ago

      Hi mckeenge, if you're referring to deleting your Dropbox account entirely, then you can do so by following these steps.

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        mckeenge
        Explorer | Level 3
        1 year ago

        Dear Jay,

        Thank you for your message. I have one question, though. It is possible that I have a Dropbox account under a different email address. When I try to login in, though, it is not possible for me to enter an alternative address. Is there a way that I can find out if I do in fact have the other account? 

        Thank you,
        Gayle [removed per Community Guidelines]

         

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