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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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RLW30's avatar
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.
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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

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      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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      Sheena
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      3 years ago
      RLW30 wrote:

      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?

      Hi RLW30 

       

      Wanted to check in and see how this was going for you? If you're still having difficulty, you'll find your Preferences by clicking the Dropbox Icon in your taskbar (double clicking will open the Dropbox folder, so just single click to see the pop up menu), and choose Preferences by clicking on your profile picture or initials.

       

      Let us know if you're still having issues and we'd be happy to help further.

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