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hachiko
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Dropbox claims my storage is full, but I just created my account.
On my plan page, it is claimed that I have 2,1 GB of standard files (and 0 GB of shared files). I've just created my account, I've added nothing, or at least not that I am aware of. On my home page, ...
- 2 years ago
Hi hachiko, welcome to our Community!
You mentioned that your account is new and empty, and you've already disabled your Backups in regards to your storage space.
Can you try to access and delete any folders within the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/backups/PC ?
Let me know of the results!
hachiko
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
I believe I understood where it came from ; when installing the dropbox app, it created a backup by default of my files. I have deleted that backup now, but I still have no space... Is my only option to fully delete my account and create a new one or what ?
- Rich2 years agoSuper User II
hachiko wrote:
I have deleted that backup now, but I still have no space...
If you've deleted the backup from your Backups page, your space should return in time. It's not instant, though it used to be (and should be!).
- hachiko2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you ; it's been almost 20 hours, and still nothing. Does it usually take that long?
- Megan2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi hachiko, welcome to our Community!
You mentioned that your account is new and empty, and you've already disabled your Backups in regards to your storage space.
Can you try to access and delete any folders within the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/backups/PC ?
Let me know of the results!
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