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Joe_a20240220
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10 months ago

Deleted folder and files are still accessible via shared link.

I shared a folder of files a two years ago. Today I  found that i have deleted the folder and the underlying files. [shared link removed] However, the link still works, the files still show up in...
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Nancy
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10 months ago

Thanks for letting us know about this here, Joe_a20240220!

I’ve removed your shared link just in case, since this is a public forum and anyone would be able to see and access it.

Now, regarding your Deleted files page, do you mean that you can see the folder and files there? Can you send me a full screenshot of the page? 

Also, is it possible that you have a copy of these files in a different location of your account and they're the ones that have been shared via link instead? 

Keep me posted for more info.

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