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spikejj--
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago
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I want to delete files from dropbox completely

My dropbox file is an organized mess. I want to delete all of the files and upload the active files thereby restructuring. 
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    4 years ago
    Hi spikejj--, thanks for posting today!

    You can delete files from your Dropbox account by deleting them from the Dropbox folder on your machine, if the Dropbox desktop application is installed.

    Otherwise, you can delete them from the Dropbox site, which would then delete them from all connected devices.

    If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
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rynalee
New member | Level 2
6 days ago

This doesn't work. Why does Dropbox make it so RIDICULOUSLY difficult to delete files? Oh, that's right, because if our Dropbox account fills up, we have to pay for, or pay for more storage. 

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    6 days ago
    rynalee wrote:

    This doesn't work

    Yes it does work. 

    If it isnt working for you you need to tell us why, whats happening at the errors etc. 

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