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saffer51
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago

Please help me to delete my Dropbox account

I uninstalled dropbox years ago, but I continue to get files saved to dropbox when I want them saved elsewhere. This is causing major problems for my file structure. I was told previously the only wa...
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saffer51
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago

Some further information: I do not have a Dropbox folder on my laptop (just checked). I imagine I must have installed Dropbox backup.

Everytime I try to save a file, something automatically creates a Dropbox folder - I assume a backup folder, which is why I can't find it on my laptop. 

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Walter
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9 months ago

Can you send us a screenshot of how this looks on your end so that we make sure we're on the same page saffer51?

Do you see anything listed in your backups page?

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    saffer51
    Explorer | Level 3
    9 months ago

    Thanks. Account now deleted.

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