Windows 10: Cannot remove Dropbox from a PC

Discus and support Cannot remove Dropbox from a PC in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Dropbox showed up on Navigation; however, it is not active. No matter what I try it will not go away. Please tell me how to get rid of it (remove it).... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Billyls, Nov 6, 2019.

  1. Billyls Win User

    Cannot remove Dropbox from a PC


    Dropbox showed up on Navigation; however, it is not active. No matter what I try it will not go away.

    Please tell me how to get rid of it (remove it). See screen print below. All assistance is appreciated.

    My email address is: *** Email address is removed for privacy ***


    Cannot remove Dropbox from a PC d4018289-917c-4823-acf5-97048ee45892?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    Billyls, Nov 6, 2019
    #1

  2. Deleting Dropbox

    Hello Donna,

    As you are issue is concerned to deleting the Dropbox, we will help you with this issue.

    • Do let us know the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
    • Are you referring to Dropbox icon/ application on Windows 10?

    If you are referring to Dropbox app on your device, try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: If the Dropbox is preloaded on your desktop:

    • Click Start.
    • Click Settings.
    • Click System.
    • Click Apps & features.
    • Select Get Dropbox or Dropbox X GB from the application list, where "X" is the amount of space corresponding to your promotion.
    • Click Uninstall.


    Step 2: If the Dropbox is a desktop app follow:


    • Press Windows + X, click on Control Panel.
    • Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
    • Select Dropboxfrom the list of programs, and click Uninstall.

    Hope it helps. Provide us additional information if you are still facing the issues with deleting the Dropbox program on your device.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 6, 2019
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  3. EdTittel Win User
    Dropbox or Jack in box?


    Have you taken a look at the help file from Dropbox itself: Uninstall Dropbox - Dropbox Help - Dropbox It says if the software came pre-installed on your PC extra removal steps "may" be needed, and explains how to take them. Check it out!
    --Ed--
     
    EdTittel, Nov 6, 2019
    #3
  4. Vesao Win User

    Cannot remove Dropbox from a PC

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Nov 6, 2019
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