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TartanTrumpet
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10 months ago

Dropbox has created a folder called 'Mac'. Is it safe to delete it?

On my iMac, Dropbox has created a folder called 'Mac'. This folder is not listed in the app. on the iMac, the folder always has the blue sync in progress icon. Is it ok to simply drag this 'Mac' fo...
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TartanTrumpet
New member | Level 1
10 months ago

I don't see a 'Delete backup' button.

See screenshot.

 

Thanks

 

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    Hannah
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    10 months ago

    Thanks for checking, TartanTrumpet.

    Just to confirm, what is the exact location of the "Mac" folder? Can you send us the folder path?

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