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How can I stop the automatic syncing of files?
I never intentionally wanted to synch files to Dropbox. I only needed it to receive from clients. Now my Dropbox is overfilled and I want to clear out space to use for new files sent to me. Also, If ...
Hi, Thanks for this note. I didn't have the app setup on my PC so I downloaded it. I went to the overflow on my taskbar and clicked on the app. Followed the instructions, (clicked on my initials, then preferences then download and finally Manage but it brings me to this page...
Where did I go wrong? Also, when I eventually get to where you say I should go to stop backup, and if I delete the documents from there, will this also delete these documents from my computer?
Hannah
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorSorry to jump in here as well, Aloha1.
If you go to your backups page online, can you disable the backup from there?
Hi Hanna, doesn't seem to offer disable option...
Megan, thanks for this support. This is my concern. If these are interconnected, should I worry about losing this info if I delete it here?
- Jay
Hi Aloha1, if you delete the backup from the site, it should disable the backup on your computer as well, and free up the quota on the site.
- Ok. Great. To be clear, do you mean to delete the large file in the backup or the backup option? My concern is deleting this file that’s been backed up will not touch the original that is on my computer. This is probably a stupid question but I’m unfamiliar with this.
Also, I need to ensure the backup feature is turned off. I so appreciate your help
