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Deleting to Create More Storage Space

Deleting to Create More Storage Space

Z104
Explorer | Level 3

I have 2GB of free storage and am getting the message I have run out of space?  What is the quickest way to delete selected files to create more space as can't afford to purchase more.

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JesseX
New member | Level 2

I receive messages about my Dropbox being full. I would like to empty my Dropbox by simply moving all files to my harddrive. I have no interest of using Dropbox as a permanent file storage. How do I do this?

Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hi @JesseX, I'd be happy to answer this one for you! 

 

Do you currently use our desktop app, or the website? 

 

Let me know, and we'll take it from there!


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JesseX
New member | Level 2

I use the desktop app. It is already empty since long time back but I keep receiving e-mails about my quota being full.   

Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hey @JesseX, thanks for responding back to me! 

 

Is it possible that you have two Dropbox accounts? If the app is empty, and up to date, then the website should reflect the same thing. 

 

Is your Dropbox connected email address the same as the one you're receiving these emails to?


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