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Tom V
Collaborator | Level 8
8 years ago
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Is it possible to permanently delete multiple files/folders?

Is there presently a way to permanently delete a whole lot of files & folders at once? I have seen instructions that refer to clicking a trash can in order to do so; but I don't see a trash can. I ca...
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  • Tom V's avatar
    Tom V
    8 years ago

    If I move (cut & paste) files to another folder outside Dropbox, rather than "delete" them, would that be any different, in regard to someone being able to restore them?

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    8 years ago
    No, it wouldn't be any different. No one but you can restore files in your account. If that's your concern, I think you're worrying over nothing.
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Rich
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8 years ago
No.
Tom V's avatar
Tom V
Collaborator | Level 8
8 years ago

If I move (cut & paste) files to another folder outside Dropbox, rather than "delete" them, would that be any different, in regard to someone being able to restore them?

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    8 years ago
    No, it wouldn't be any different. No one but you can restore files in your account. If that's your concern, I think you're worrying over nothing.

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