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jharlanherb
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Linux Computer Backup is taking up my Dropbox space

I tried to install Dropbox Backup in my Linux Mint computer, not realizing it would send me over my size limit. So now Dropbox is not operating. How do I remove Dropbox Backup? Maybe its installa...
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jharlanherb
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

I think I activated Dropbox Backup through a page like the one your link goes to.

What I see is

Backups

 
 

All your files. Automatically backed up.

Never lose track of your files or folders again. Or forget to pull them into Dropbox. Dropbox Backup does it automatically.

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Jay
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2 years ago

Hi jharlanherb, it shouldn't be possible to activate Dropbox Backup on a Linux device. Are you seeing any backups on the page my colleague mentioned?

 

Could you attach a screenshot showing this page which is for the total quota on your account?

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