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paul-files
Explorer | Level 3
1 year ago

A Dropbox icon has replaced the Desktop and Documents icons on macOS

I have Dropbox latest client installed in MacOS.  I don't use the Dropbox backup features for desktop or documents - however it has still taken over these icons in the Finder navigation bar.  I've ...
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paul-files
Explorer | Level 3
1 year ago

Hello Walter,

In the app, Preferences > Backup tab:

  • Ask to backup external drives = disabled
  • Camera Uploads = disabled

In the app, Preferences > Backup > Manage backups:

  • Backup is disabled

The backups page link points to an empty table that says "No backups here at the moment". 

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