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Kateymw
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Dropbox full due to shared folder; can't leave as don't have sufficient permission to do so.

Hello   My Dropbox is full due to a large shared folder. This is one I accessed about 4 years ago and haven't used since; I'm not sure why it has reappeared overnight and synced with my own accou...
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Mark
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2 years ago

Megan - any ideas on this one? 

 

I've just had about 10 Team folders appear in my Dropbox saying I added them when I havent (they were historic folders that were inside of a Share I had previously). As with others it isnt letting me leave them as they are a Team folder. I havent joined any Team

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Mark
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2 years ago

I've discovered you can remove the shares via the mobile app Kateymw and hilpara . Not ideal but at least its a work around!

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    Kateymw
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Thank you! 

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    hilpara
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Thanks, worked for me!

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      Mark
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      2 years ago

      Yay!

       

      No idea why nobody is replying from Dropbox though 😞 
      Megan ? Jay ? Hannah ?

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        Megan
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        2 years ago

        Hi guys! I hope you're doing well! 

         

        I checked with our Team and it seems that they are actively investigating this. 

         

        We will make sure to follow up here once we have additional news. Thank you for your patience, and understanding! 

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