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How can I stop Dropbox from automatically uploading photos?
Before I had Dropbox on my PC I had a really good utility for downloading photos. Dropbox decided, without my knowledge or approval, to automatically download photos to Dropbox rather than via my pre...
Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorWelcome to the forum, RLW30.
Do you, by any chance, mean that your photos are being automatically uploaded to your Dropbox account, after installing the desktop app on it?
If yes, you can follow these steps and uncheck the option for the camera uploads feature, to stop this from happening in the future.
If I’ve misunderstood something though or if you still can’t find the relevant option, please let me know.
Yes, Nancy, you have interpreted by question correctly. I want to turn OFF the upload feature. I am trying to follow your instructions but do not find the way to get step 1. I do not find how to open the Dropbox desktop app preferences.
- Megan
Hi RLW30, do you come across any issues when clicking the little Dropbox icon in your taskbar, and then following these steps?
Megan,
When I click on the dropbox icon on the taskbar, all I get is a fild folder display that looks like this:
I don't see how to get to "Menu" and "Settings." Any suggestions?
Robert
Hi Nancy,
Yes, I do mean that my photos are being automatically uploaded to my Dropbox account. Thanks for re-phrasing my question.
When I follow the steps recommended to change my Dropbox settings, however, I can't get even to step 1. I'm using Dropbox on my PC, not a mobile app. When I open Dropbox all I get is a file folder display that appears like this:
I do not see "Menu" that would lead to settings, etc. What do you suggest?
Robert
