removing dropbox files from hard drive

For Windows 8: On the “Start” screen, type “Control Panel” and click on it. Under the “Programs” sub-section, select the “Uninstall a program” option. From the list of options laid out in front of you, choose “Dropbox” and the uninstallation process would be completed in a matter of minutes.

1. How do I remove Dropbox files from my hard drive?
2. Why are Dropbox files taking up space on my hard drive?
3. What happens if I delete Dropbox folder on my computer?
4. Why can't I delete Dropbox files?
5. Will I lose files if I uninstall Dropbox?
6. Why are Dropbox files still on my computer?
7. Do Dropbox files stay on my computer?
8. How do I clean out Dropbox?

How do I remove Dropbox files from my hard drive?

If you want to delete the files in your Dropbox folder from your hard driver, simply drag the folder to the Trash. This will delete your local Dropbox folder/files.

Why are Dropbox files taking up space on my hard drive?

When you save a file to Dropbox, it syncs with all of the devices you've connected with your Dropbox account. This means that it takes up space on each computer hard drive. This can create problems if your hard drive doesn't have enough available space to sync everything in your Dropbox folder.

What happens if I delete Dropbox folder on my computer?

Yes. Uninstalling Dropbox from your computer just removes the software, it doesn't remove any files from DB's servers or the Dropbox folder.

Why can't I delete Dropbox files?

Re: Can't delete a folder in dropbox

If you do have a copies of the same folders. Simply delete all the folders completely. Check your folders again that have been reappearing. And delete the files one by one within the folders.

Will I lose files if I uninstall Dropbox?

Uninstalling the Dropbox desktop app will not delete your Dropbox account or remove the Dropbox folder from your hard drive.

Why are Dropbox files still on my computer?

It's a file synchronization service, meant to keep a copy of the files that you save on your local drive in-sync with the copy in your account and on any other linked computer. The Dropbox folder on your computer is a folder like any other and it takes up space on your drive.

Do Dropbox files stay on my computer?

Note that even when synced to the cloud, files in the Dropbox folder on your hard drive remain on your computer. You can save space with Dropbox sync features, which allow you to make some or all your files online-only (we'll get to that next).

How do I clean out Dropbox?

Delete files from your Dropbox

1. Launch the Dropbox app and navigate to the file you'd like to delete from your Dropbox.
2. Tap the blue down arrow to the right of the file.
3. Tap Delete to delete the file from Dropbox, your phone, and all computers connected to your account.