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Klkoenig
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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Can't delete backup from Dropbox site

I have deleted an automatic hard disk backup from Dropbox but storage space is not released.
Now the backup is no longer recognized.
I have already removed the desktop application from the devices and added it again.

Does anyone know what I can do?

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi Klkoenig, thanks for bringing this to our attention

     

    Are you able to view your backup on the site directly, and delete it from there?

     

    This will help me to assist further!

  • Klkoenig's avatar
    Klkoenig
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Hello,
    I can't see the backup on the website. Under “All files” I can only see my own folders, but no backup.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Could you attach a screenshot of the backup page on the site?

     

    In addition, could you also click 'Show deleted backups' on the site and copy that screenshot here too?

  • swigyfood's avatar
    swigyfood
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago

    Hello Klkoenig 
    Ensure the backup is permanently deleted from Dropbox's "Deleted files" section. If storage space is still not released, contact Dropbox support for assistance.

  • Klkoenig's avatar
    Klkoenig
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Whre can I find  'Show deleted backups'

     

    How do I get to the backup page on the website?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hey Klkoenig - you can get to the backups page by clicking on the upper right dotted icon shown below:

     

     

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