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Joseph Parks's avatar
Joseph Parks
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

New Sync Feature is auto cloud only. I hate it. How do I turn it off permanently?

Prior to a recent Dropbox update, all of my files on my PC were automatically synced into the cloud. I've always had smart sync off, so that I get to choose what folders I want on my PC. I want them ...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    4 years ago
    Thanks for updating me here, Joseph!

    And if you select your files, right click on them and choose 'Smart sync' > 'Local', do they get downloaded?
Megan's avatar
Megan
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Hey Joseph Parks, enjoy your day! 

It sounds like you're referring to our Computer Backup feature that you accidentally enabled.

Can you try to disable it using the steps provided in the Help Center article?

Keep me posted on what you find.
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whateverq234
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

it is insane how it wants your data CONSTANTLY. I feel annoyed violated. I feel like I am constantly saying NO don't backup. I don't feel secure that it won't try to back up. If this isn't fixed I will stop using Dropbox. I like my right to choose thank you. 

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