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Bill Schrier
2 months agoNew member | Level 1
How to stop Dropbox from automatically uploading my new PC's Photos?
I just purchased a new Windows 11 computer. I used an external hard drive to transfer 900GB of files from my old computer to the new one and then disconnected that hard drive. Now Dropbox appears to...
- 2 months ago
Bill Schrier wrote:
Am I doing something wrong?
Megan just gave you a direct link - you just needed to scroll down the page a bit more :)
Bill Schrier
2 months agoNew member | Level 1
Hi Mark and thanks for the reply. When I go to the link in your message, it says "Camera uploads is a feature that automatically uploads photos from your mobile device to Dropbox". My problem is not a "mobile device" but my Windows 11 desktop computer. When I login with my credentials to Dropbox.com, I see no "Admin Console" option, even when I search for that phrase. I did go to "Settings" but can't find any option to turn off uploads for my Windows PC Hard Drive. Am I doing something wrong?
- Megan2 months agoDropbox Staff
Hey there, Bill Schrier, thanks for posting here!
Would you mind trying the steps shown at this Help Center article instead?
I'll be waiting for your updates!
- Mark2 months agoSuper User II
Bill Schrier wrote:
Am I doing something wrong?
Megan just gave you a direct link - you just needed to scroll down the page a bit more :)
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