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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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KJ84
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

how the heck can I delete the backup files.  

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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi KJ84, I hope you're doing well!

 

Just to clarify, do you wish to know more in regards to disabling the feature entirely, or how to delete content in there by any chance? 

 

Do you get any errors when trying to delete content? You should be able to disable Backup using these steps. 

 

Keep me posted!

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