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Safely Deleting Dropbox from One Computer without Affecting Others
I use my Dropbox account and its files on several computers. Iām giving one of the computers away, but want to wipe it beforehand. Therefore, I want to wipe all Dropbox access from the giveaway computer without affecting the master files themselves or access to them from any of the other computers. Thank you for a safe way to do this. āJohnSolved34KViews3likes5Comments
The operation canāt be completed because āFolder nameā needs to be downloaded.
I am on Mac OS Monterey running dropbox basic. When I try to delete a folder I get the error message 'The operation canāt be completed because āFolder nameā needs to be downloaded.' Also my sync icons are not showing at all. If I add or delete files they the changes sync. If I create a folder it also syncs - but I cannot delete it from Finder. I can delete it online and the change sync to Finder. I have re-installed and also follow the advanced re-install https://help.dropbox.com/installs/advanced-reinstall I have followed the dropbox not syncing https://help.dropbox.com/sync/files-not-syncing and missing icons https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/View-download-and-export/Sync-icons-missing-in-the-Dropbox-folder-in-Finder/td-p/596014/page/2 I've been going round in circles with all the above - re-starting lots too. Any ideas what is going on? ThanksSolved12KViews0likes15Comments
How to re-enable the warning when I delete files on my Mac?
I just noticed a new feature on Dropbox (version 51.4.66) on my Mac - I deleted a folder inside my Dropbox folder (moved it to the trash) and I was presented with a dialog asking me if I wanted to delete the file just from the computer I was using, or from everywhere. There was a checkbox next to "Don't show this again". I checked that box, but on reflection I would like to see that warning when I delete files. So how can I re-enable that warning on my Mac?Solved11KViews1like15Comments
I can't disable the backup of my Mac
Hello community, Please I need urgent help on this, I have mistakably done a backup of my Mac for Dropbox and I can't access my Desktop on my Mac anymore after doing this it says, "Desktop can't be opened because the original item can't be found" I tried to disable backup from the Adjust settings but I get an error saying "Coulnd't stop backup because My mac was renamed, deleted or moved" besides, I checked the available documents of my desktop in the online backup available in the dropbox website and many is missing!! basically because my storage is full, now how can restore my whole desktop without any missing files??Solved6.7KViews1like22Comments
Unable to delete the Dropbox folder from File Explorer, after uninstalling Dropbox desktop app
Hello I decided I no longer want to use Dropbox as my cloud storage service and in this process uninstalled Dropbox Desktop from my computer. But I don't seem to be able to. The folder changes it's icon, after uninstalling Dropbox Desktop (from the dropbox icon to a standard folder icon), but I'm not able to delete the folder or move it. Also, when I copy a file path from file explorer it keeps on adding the Dropbox extension (the main reason why I decided to quit my Dropbox membership), for example: C:\Users\USERNAME\Dropbox\My PC (A-CNDXXXXX)\Documents\Ex_Files_Data_Methods\exampledocument.docx instead of simply: C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Ex_Files_Data_Methods\exampledocument.docx I simply want to disconnect my device from Dropbox and get rid off any connection with Dropbox, without deleting any files from my computer or Dropbox online. Any help is much appreciated! Best regards BelaSolved4.3KViews0likes10Comments
Can't delete folder on my Mac called Dropbox
Hi. My problem is that I can't delete a folder called Dropbox on my Mac. It is located in /Users/radoslawz/Public/Drop Box. I had deleted everything. All libraries. Cache. App. And still - nothing. I am not even sure when I bought this mac I was installing DropBox. This folder is not locked and I have all priviliges to view end edit, but can't delete it. There is possibility that it is a virus, what I can do?Solved3.4KViews0likes4CommentsDowngraded Dropbox to basic and accidentally deleted entire Dropbox folder from my D Drive
I thought it was a full backup, not the actual folder. I see all the files (580GB) on Dropbox online. Can I download the whole lot in one go? Are they safe or will Dropbox delete them forever? I now have no access to live chat...2KViews1like18Comments
How to delete old Dropbox Update Logs
Every so often Dropbox updates itself, which is good, mostly. It also makes a log of its updates, which is good, mostly. Unfortunately, I now have 1,994 old update logs on my C: drive, dating back to 24-07-2020, and every time I use a malware scanner every one of these logs is summoned to give evidence, which is not good, all the time. I am able to trim the rubbish on other software collections, but Dropbox insists that only the owner can delete its logs, and won't tell me which entity is the owner. FWIW, I've used Dropbox far longer than 4 years, and I was able to delete all logs dated prior to 24-07-2020 with no noticeable untoward catastrophes happening. I would like to not only save time on the malware scans, but also put the 82.5 megabytes to better use. Maybe we only need the last 5 logs as a fall-back measure? So, who is the "owner"? And, would taking ownership of 1,900 old logs injure the Dropbox install?Solved1.8KViews0likes7CommentsHow to permanently delete at the same time all the deleted files on the Web Version of Dropbox?
How to delete permanently at the same time all the deleted files on the Web Version of Dropbox? There is no box to check in order to select all the deleted files together, so it looks you must delete them one by one... Any tips for that? Looked into the past discussions but did not fin anything helpful... Thanks in advance šSolved1.7KViews0likes3Comments