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FilipeMello
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I lost my files after uninstalling Dropbox

Hi everyone, I uninstalled Dropbox for desktop yesterday. I lost my files after uninstalling Dropbox. It shows inaccessible icons from my files on the computer. My desktop, documents, and download...
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FilipeMello
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I appreciate that, Hannah.

 

Yes, I've looked in the trash, there's nothing there. 😞

Thank you so much for helping!

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Hannah
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5 years ago
Sure thing, Filipe and happy Monday!

If you go to the original location of your desktop files, do you see a 'Files in Dropbox' shortcut?

Also, in your Dropbox folder, do you see a "Mac" folder? Did you check for your files in there?
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    francisact
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    There is nothing there. You guys have screwed up how Windows works. You should be held liable for this. 

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