Cancelling/Deleting/ Uninstalling dropbox

[Isabelle]

I did install dropbox several years ago and did not use it even once. Every time I turn on my Apple computer, I get a message asking for a password and another message asking for accessibility. I did removing the software but I keep getting those 2 messages. And now I have had to reinstall dropbox so I can access this forum! i

Can anybody help me?

Thanks

[Ed]

Hi Isabelle

Are you trying to completely remove Dropbox (and purge your account) or just trying to get rid of these messages?

[Isabelle]

Ed, many thanks for your answer. I would like to do both: get rid of the messages at startup and remove Dropbox. I never used Dropbox ( I have been using ICloud)  so there are no documents, pictures or anything to worry about. It seems that one of the problems is that Dropbbox opens up at startup, so it is not possible to remove the program.

Do you have any ideas? Thank you in advance.

Isabelle

[Ed]

Hi Isabelle,

You can remove it just like any other application on your computer. Make sure you're the admin of your machine so you perform these actions.

Here are the instructions: https://www.dropbox.com/en/help/41

Thanks!

[Isabelle1]

hello Ed:

Many thanks for following up. I have been following the instructions. The application no longer opens at start up. However, it is still there . When I try to move it to trash, it is not possible and the error message is that some of the plug ins are in use. Under preferences- general, all the boxes have been unchecked and this account is not linked to any other account. The system is asking me to sign up. What should I do? Thank you in advance for your answer. Isabelle

[Ed]

Hi Isabelle

When you say 'it's still there', do you mean the icon on the desktop or an icon on the icon tray? Where exactly is it being shown?

Are you moving it from the 'Applications' folder directly to trash?

Also, sorry for another question - are you an admin on your computer?

[Isabelle1]

Hi Ed:  Yes, I am the administrator and sole user of this computer. The icon is still in the Applications folder. Yes, I have been trying to move it directly from the Applications folder to trash.

Thanks. Isabelle