Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud storage sites on the Internet. Most people know what it is, and many have used it before. However, you may want to uninstall Dropbox for whatever reason. You may simply switch to a different service. We’ll show you how to uninstall Dropbox on a PC or Mac.
quick answer
To uninstall Dropbox, just follow the same steps as you would to uninstall any other app on your computer. There is nothing in Dropbox that separates it from any other app.
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How to uninstall Dropbox from Windows
Windows PCs have two different ways to install Dropbox. The first is through the official website, and the other is through the Microsoft Store. Thus, there are two different ways to uninstall depending on the method you have chosen.
How to uninstall Dropbox from Microsoft Store
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- Press the Windows key and type drop box.
- When the app pops up in search, right-click on it and select it uninstall.
- A box will appear asking you to confirm. click uninstall repeatedly.
- After a few seconds, the app should be uninstalled.
How to uninstall Dropbox from traditional install
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- Press the Windows key and type control Board. Press Enter to open the Windows Control Panel.
- tap on Programs and features or Uninstall a program, depending on the display you’re using. They both take you to the same place, so either way, keep going followingwards.
- Find Dropbox in the list of apps and tap on it. tap on change cancel button above the list of applications.
- A window pops up to run the Dropbox uninstaller. You should just need to click on File uninstall button and wait for it to do its thing.
- It should be all you have to do. We checked the program folders on the C drive along with the AppData folder and found no traces of Dropbox. However, if you’re not sure, check the program folders on drive C and the AppData folder to make sure Dropbox cleans up following itself.
How to uninstall Dropbox from macOS
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Unlike Windows, there is no official Dropbox app in the Mac App Store. The only way is to download and install it from the official website. The good news is that there is only one way to uninstall, so this method should work for everyone.
- You cannot uninstall Dropbox while it is running, so you must close it first. To do this, click Dropbox icon in the taskbar at the top of your screen. Once the window opens, click Settings icon. Finally, select Leaves.
- to open discoverer and go to file Applications Folder.
- Click and drag Dropbox to the trash.
- After that, open waste and press empty button in the upper right corner.
- On the next screen, tap Empty wastebaskets For confirmation.
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Instructions
Your files are stored in the cloud and should not be deleted when the app is uninstalled. You should still be able to access it via the website.
