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nm4
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

How do I disable the computer backup feature?

I installed dropbox basic to share some files -but i accidentally set up the backup feature - now it says my storage is full.  I don't want any backups on dropbox.  How do I free up space?  It won't ...
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nm4
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

I followed that link but I don't have the same options when I go into Preferences for my Backup - eg/ I don't have step 4. "Under Adjust settings, click Disable backup."    

I click on Preferences > Backups tab - then Manage Backups - the only option there is to Modify Folder selection. When I uncheck the folders that are being backed up and click save, it is like the settings don't get saved.  I exit out and go back in and those folders are still checked off.  

 

 

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    Jackson
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    4 years ago

    Hi there nm4, thank you for posting in the community. 

     

    Can you send me a screenshot of the Manage Backups page, that does not show the disable option?

     

    Thank you!

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