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smblock
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2 years ago
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My Dropbox folder is taking up a lot of space on my computer

Hello: Shortly after I got a new computer, I keep getting messages that my hard drive is full.  so when I check the storage it is my Dropbox folder using all the space:   and when I go t...
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    Mark
    2 years ago

    Hi smblock 

    2TB is the smallest subscription you can have via Dropbox. All plans available are at www.dropbox.com/plans

     

    If you do not want to have Dropbox folder on your machine just uninstall the app and then if needed delete the folder (after making sure you have saved anything you want!)

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Mark
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2 years ago

Hi smblock 

2TB is the smallest subscription you can have via Dropbox. All plans available are at www.dropbox.com/plans

 

If you do not want to have Dropbox folder on your machine just uninstall the app and then if needed delete the folder (after making sure you have saved anything you want!)

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