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RLW30's avatar
RLW30
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

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...
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Nancy's avatar
Nancy
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3 years ago

Welcome 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.

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RLW30
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

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. 

  1. Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences.
  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    3 years ago

    Hi RLW30, do you come across any issues when clicking the little Dropbox icon in your taskbar, and then following these steps?

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      RLW30
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago

      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

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        3 years ago

        Hi RLW30, it seems you're clicking the wrong icon, which opens your Dropbox folder instead.

         

        The icon that will allow you to navigate to your preferences and settings is the one next to your WiFi,on your task bar and it should look something like this:

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