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NI44
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Dropbox defaults to Backups

Hi, Today my Dropbox suddenly started redirecting into "Backups" and I am unable to upload files to my account. It seems to want to automatically backup or sync all my files which I do not want. I s...
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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi NI44, the backup for the Mac wouldn't sync to a laptop, as it's a one way backup to the site.

 

Do you want to keep the Mac backup on the site? Have you tried deleting the backup for the Mac?

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NI44
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Hi,

 

I don't want any backups for any of my computers and I haven't set up any backups either, I only wish to upload selected files and folders from my computer. However, currently I am unable to access any of my files or folders on my Dropbox account.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    3 years ago

    Have you tried deleting the backup from the site via this link?

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    NI44
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    Hi, no I was scared to delete the device as it's unlinked to backups and since I can only access my Dropbox via Backups, if I delete my device I was worried it will delete all the files I have uploaded so far..?

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