I have had dropbox for a while and mainly use it to transfer pictures and such to and from devices, However, when I updated dropbox on my computer there was an option to sync files. Not really paying attention I agreed and now my ALL of my Documents and Downloads have backed up on Dropbox. I dont have an option to remove the backed-up file but can delete the files within, however when I do that they also dele from my computer. I just want to remove this sync and delete the files from Dropbox and keep them on my pc
Restored most of the deleted files from dropbox's deleted folder online. No option for that on the app. Still highly recommend an option to maybe NOT delete everything from your computer just so there a reason to fill up the Dropbox online storage forcing people to pay for the larger size. Instead maybe, just maybe, add an easily accessible option to not do that. Thanks
I think I have a similar problem but I'm not sure. Could you please contact me via email at [personal information removed as per Community Guidelines]? I also accidentally did something(I maybe hit that sync option) that caused Dropbox to start downloading my computer files and filling all my available storage space . If I start deleting the files from Dropbox, I'm afraid I'll be deleting files from my computer. Would love to discuss a solution with you, as Dropbox does not appear to provide support to basic, non business clients.
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Same thing happened to me, early July. The "My PC" folder was huge, and I immediately deleted it, as I did not want to keep all these files online. The result is I've lost a huge ammount of work, as the files were no longer stored locally on my laptop. The funny thing is Dropbox does NOT offer any notification, the only info about this is a box reading "Back Up" during the installation, which is checked by default. So believe me, it was really not your fault for "not paying attention".
So Dropbox removes all your locally stored files and uploads them to an online folder of its own, without asking for permission. I think this new feature is an absolut shame and would definately deserve a law suit, should people like us have enough money & time.
From my experiencence, no. After 3 attempts by professional technicians I was never able to recover my files, because I never actually DELETED them from the hard drive. I lost months of work. This is a scandal. I'm wishing you the best anyway
Bro, this just happened to me, but worst! I didn't have enough space to sync, I got only 2 gb in my dropbox (basic plan) and when I deleted the dropbox folder on my computer it deleted all my work! The worst part is that it isn't on the deleted files, because dropbox was unable to sync, so I lost everything, years of work! Please, someone help me solve this!
If you "permanently deleted" the files I'm afraid there is no way to get them back. If you just deleted them but not permanently, then you should be able to find them in your dropbox "deleted files"and restore them. As I wrote in previous comments above, it seems that even a professional technician can not restore files that were never actually DELETED from your local drive, but instead MOVED by dropbox into an online folder. You can give it a try though, my advice is get your pc to a technician as soon as possible and see if they can restore something. They could be able to restore at least some older versions of your files. Personally after this catastrophe I stopped using dropbox, after being a user for many years. I do sign in online eventually if I have to, to keep up with work mates who are still using it, but I will never ever again download the app and give access to my pc. I'm now using google drive but only as much as necessary, and I'm doing a back up in an external disk once a week. I can't say this loud enough, those dropbox guys definitely deserve a lawsuit for exposing people to this kind of damage, just because of their aggressive marketing policy. They are very wrong to think that they can treat people with such disrespect, intruding and stealing private data with no permission. A small box ticked by default during the installation, reading "back up", is not adequate notification & permission for moving someone's files out of their local drive, into an online space which obviously is not big enough, and with no option of restoring. The blame is 100% on dropbox and its policies.
I'm reaching out to the community in hopes of finding a solution to a problem I've recently encountered. I've accidentally permanently deleted some important files from my Windows 10 PC, and I'm desperately trying to recover them. These files were not just moved to the Recycle Bin but were permanently deleted, and now I'm looking for any possible way to get them back.
I'm aware that there might be software or Windows features that could assist in recovering these files, but I'm unsure where to start or which tools are most reliable for this purpose. I'm particularly interested in any built-in Windows features or reputable third-party software recommendations that could help with file recovery.
I can provide you some helpful steps to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10. Please follow the steps below:
Check the Recycle Bin: First, check the Recycle Bin to see if your accidentally deleted files are still there. If so, simply right-click on the file and select "Restore" to recover them.
Use File History: If you have enabled the File History feature in Windows 10, you may be able to recover your deleted files from a backup. To check if you have File History enabled, go to Settings -> Update & Security -> Backup -> More Options, and then click "Restore files from a current backup" if your files are available.
Use a Data Recovery Program: If the above methods don't work, you can use a third-party data recovery program to recover your deleted files. You can find a lot of good third-party software online; you can go with D-Back first as suggested in this data recovery tutorial:
Recovering permanently deleted files on Windows 10 using the Command Prompt is a feasible option for those with a bit of technical know-how. The process primarily involves the use of command lines to attempt recovery of lost data. This method is particularly useful when the deleted files are not found in the Recycle Bin, suggesting they have been permanently removed or bypassed the Bin altogether.
To recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10, you must open the Command Prompt with administrator privileges. You can do this by searching for "cmd" in the Windows search bar, right-clicking on "Command Prompt," and selecting "Run as administrator." This elevated command line allows you to execute commands with system-wide permissions, which is necessary for data recovery tasks.
Once the Command Prompt is open, you can use the "attrib" command to recover deleted files. The command works by attempting to change the attributes of files on your hard drive, potentially uncovering hidden or system files that were previously inaccessible. A common usage of this command for recovery purposes is "attrib -h -r -s /s /d X:*.*", where "X" is the letter of the drive where the files were deleted. This command removes the hidden, read-only, and system attributes of files, making them visible again.
It's important to note, however, that this method does not guarantee the recovery of all deleted files, especially if the files have been overwritten by new data. It's often recommended as a preliminary attempt before resorting to more advanced recovery tools or professional data recovery services. For the best chance of recovery, it's crucial to act quickly and avoid using the drive for new data storage until the recovery attempt has been made.
Recovering permanently deleted files on Windows 10 can be quite a challenge, especially if the files were deleted a while ago or if the disk space where the files resided has been reused. However, using a powerful tool like TestDisk can help you recover lost partitions and files. TestDisk is a free, open-source data recovery software that supports many file systems and can help recover lost partitions and make non-booting disks bootable again. Here's how you can use TestDisk to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10:
Step 2: When you run TestDisk, you'll first be asked whether you want to create a new log file, append to an existing log, or not log the operation. Select [Create] to start a new log file, which is helpful for tracking the recovery process.
Step 4: TestDisk should automatically detect the partition table type. For most Windows installations, it will be Intel/PC partition. Confirm the detected partition table type or choose the correct type manually, then proceed.
Step 5: Choose [Analyze] and then [Quick Search] to search for lost partitions. If your initial search doesn't find the lost files or partitions, you might need to opt for [Deeper Search], which takes longer but scans more thoroughly.
Step 6: After the search is complete, you can navigate through found partitions and press P to list files and directories. Browse to the location where the deleted files were located. After selecting the files, press C to copy the selected files and choose where to save them. Ensure you save the recovered files to a different drive to avoid overwriting data.
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