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Regc
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
How to stop the desktop app backing up my pc
How do I stop the Windows App trying to backup my PC. There are no settings when I open the app, only my list of files in DropBox. Since I could not stop,this function, I just deleted the desktop a...
- 2 years ago
Going to taskbar settings and looking at list of apps on the taskbar, Dropbox was not turned on. I turned it on but the icon still didn’t appear. I reinstalled again and still no luck. I restarted my PC and it finally appeared. 👍
Jay
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi Regc, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
You can disable the Dropbox Backup feature by following these steps.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
- Regc2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
There are no tabs in my app.😩
- Regc2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Also, the app also placed files on my backup flash drive. I don’t appreciate that because it is a password protected drive. 😡
have deleted the desktop app until I can trust it.
- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
As you've deleted the app, it wouldn't be possible to delete the backup and restore the location of your folders to their default location easily.
Let me know when you wish to continue troubleshooting.
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