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dropbox says "not enough space" even though I have 2 GB and only 1 file with 35kb is saved :/
Hello,
I cannot understand why dropbox says "not enough space" even though I have 2 GB and only 1 file with 35kb is saved. This is the first time since many years that this happens. 😕
Thank you for your assistance!
Regards,
Andi
I have only used 3% of 16.9G of space but I am constantly told I don't have space to import and upload my files despite them only being megabytes in size.
I need to be able to plug a camera in and have the files automatically pulled from the camera onto my HD.
This message prevents this from happening and is a real pest.
Why, when I have acres of storage space am I told I don't have enough left?- Rich
Super User II
FixMyRun wrote:
Why, when I have acres of storage space am I told I don't have enough left?
Are you sure the message is referring to the amount of space available in your Dropbox account, and not the amount of available hard drive space? Remember that the Dropbox folder on your computer is a regular folder like any other and it takes up space on your drive. If your drive is full you won't be able to import files from your camera to the Dropbox folder.
Im best guess is that dropbox is backing up one of your drives.
Suggest to check what Dropbox is backing up? these will be called "regular files" and will not be shared with anyone
I found this feature super frustrating, ie my share files whould be below my account size. But then i would have some regular files, which used up all my dropbox space. These regular files where just back from my hard drive- something i didnt realize was happening
You will find back in the top left corner. You will find 9 dots. click on the 9 dots. Back ups are the 4th option down on the list
hope this helps
Hi there! I am using a regular Dropbox. It is used only for approx 760MB but it tells me that it is using 124.1GB of 2GB. I can't find any other files that are taking spaces there. Can anyone help me with this?
Hi there! I have uninstalled Dropbox from my PC. I have the same issue with any other PCs. Now, I sign in to Dropbox online and I can see the same information. Also, I don't understand what is "regular file" because I have only one shared file using which is approx 760MB.
good afternoon, please tell me, my account has folders of only 1 GB, and synchronization does not occur, it says that there is not enough space. What shall I do?
- Megan
Dropbox Staff
Hey Sonotka, I'm here to help!
When you visit your account's plan page online, what do you see there? Is it possible that you've enabled any Backups?
Let me know more!
Check what files its backing up?
it may be backing up other files that dont require backing up
Hope this helps
- It’s not that
It shows enough space but claimed there isn’t.
My only fix is to log out and in again. Then it’s fine.
