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MultiKoopa
Helpful | Level 6
3 days ago

I can't use Shift + delete for my folders due to new "delete for everyone" pop-up message.

I am unable to shift+delete any folder inside my dropbox folder so I can skip the recycling bin. This seems to be connected to this new popup about asking if I'm sure I want to delete for everyone. W...
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Megan
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Hi MultiKoopa, one more thing, please.

Would you mind clarifying the version of the Dropbox app that you're using along with your OS? I just want to make sure you're not using a beta version, that could be causing that behavior. 

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MultiKoopa
Helpful | Level 6
13 hours ago

Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, OS build 22631.4460

Dropbox v212.4.5767

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    Hannah
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    8 hours ago

    Hey MultiKoopa, if you just reinstall the Dropbox app, does the delete option still not work?

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