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ang133
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

I unlinked my PC but dropbox is still backing up files.

I unlinked my PC but dropbox is still backing up files. I don't see anything when I click manage backups--it just goes to download dropbox. I tried downloading the app again but it stalls. I just wan...
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ang133
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

But will I be deleting the files on my computer?Everything in the dropbox is also in my PC under documents and desktop, and downloads. I don't want to upgrade I don't want to upgrade, but if I delete dropbox will I be deleting all my files that are listed under My PC?

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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi ang133, could you try these steps, but instead choose the option to Reset OS folders locations, to see if this helps.

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