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How to completely disable Backup function?

How to completely disable Backup function?

el_abuelo
Explorer | Level 4

I did NOT ask for Backup feature.

Backup just came and messed with my Desktop, not asking for any authorization.

Every time I open Preferences then Backup, Manage, three folders (Desktop, Documents, Download), are already checked. Why???

Now, since every **bleep** morning when I turn on my PC the DropBox Backup asks me to backup two units, two Ram Disks that must NOT be touched at all, I really have enough.

How can I completely disable Backup feature?

 

Thanks in advance,

Fabio

 

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Здравко
Legendary | Level 20

Hi @Gio_dd,

Take a look here. 😉

Hope this helps.

lenaa
New member | Level 2

Hello,

I have the basic subscription of dropbox (only 2GB).

As I started dropbox connected my pc files, first the 2 GB are already used and second I cant remove my files without deleting them..

How can I reconnect my PC files from dropbox without delete them, so that I have my 2GB back?

 

Thanks for your help

Здравко
Legendary | Level 20

Hi @lenaa,

Take a look here. Is that what you are looking for? 🧐

Hope this helps.

Linas N
New member | Level 2

How do I get out of backup &restore my desktop to what it was before?

Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hi @Linas N, let's get straight into this!

 

You can disable Computer backup, by following these steps. Can you give them a go? 

 

Keep me updated on the results. 


Megan
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
dropbox.com/support


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