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kdwpilgrim
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago
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How can I stop an upload?

Surely it is possible to cancel an upload in process. Why can't you tell me how to do that?>?>?
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    9 years ago
    Simply close Dropbox, or, move the files out of the Dropbox folder on your computer.
  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    9 years ago

    There is a cancel option.

     

    Click View detailsClick the XCanceled

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hannaH5
New member | Level 2
9 years ago

I am having the same issue. Uploading from external drive on Mac laptop. This is a new issue since the new version came out.

There used be an "X" next to file name so I could stop an upload.  

 

Exiting out of Dropbox isn't a viable option especially if I am atttempting to upload say 12 files at once, and realize I am trying to upload just one incorrect file. Exiting will stop all activity.  Help please:)

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Mark
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9 years ago
Hannah - for the website there is no way to stop uploads. The website is designed as a stopgap for when you are not at your computer with dropbox installed.

kdwpilgrim - dont use the website then, use the desktop software as suggested. All you then do is move the files out of the Dropbox folder.
www.dropbox.com/downloading
  • kdwpilgrim's avatar
    kdwpilgrim
    Helpful | Level 5
    9 years ago
    Okay.
    Just so you know, I think still it is a flaw that there is no "cancel" option.
      • kdwpilgrim's avatar
        kdwpilgrim
        Helpful | Level 5
        9 years ago
        Thanks for telling me how to request a change! I have just done that.
    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      9 years ago

      There is a cancel option.

       

      Click View detailsClick the XCanceled

      • Jane's avatar
        Jane
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        9 years ago

        Hey all, if it's not too much trouble for you, would you mind taking a minute of your time to fill out a survey sharing your experience using the Dropbox Community? You can access it here: http://bit.ly/2lNKIxT .

         
        Hope you have a great rest of the day! 
         
        [This thread is now closed. If you're experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Find Answers section here. ]

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