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What Happens if You Delete Dropbox Files from Your Computer?
Whether it’s intentional or accidental, deleting files from Dropbox on your computer can have some unwanted consequences. Knowing what happens and what you can do to restore the files can help you recover your valuable information if it has been deleted.
What Happens
When you delete files from Dropbox on your computer, it removes them from the Dropbox folder and from your account online, making them inaccessible unless you take action to restore them.
- The files are moved to the Trash or Recycle Bin on your computer.
- The deleted files are still visible in Dropbox on the web and on linked devices, but they are grayed out and labeled “Removed”.
- Deleting the files permanently removes them from your Dropbox account. All versions of deleted files are removed and can’t be restored without the help of Dropbox Support or a third-party recovery tool.
How To Restore Deleted Files
Deleting a file is not the end of the story. Dropbox provides several options to help you recover your data.
- First, search your Trash or Recycle Bin on your computer for the deleted file. If you can find it there, you can restore it to Dropbox.
- Secondly, check the “Deleted Files” section of your Dropbox account online. Recently deleted files will be visible there and you can restore them to their original location.
- Finally, if the file is not available in either of those locations, you can contact Dropbox Support who may be able to help you with the recovery.
Conclusion
Deleting files from Dropbox on your computer is not the end of the file. There are a few options you can take to restore the file, so don’t be too worried if you have accidentally deleted something important.
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