Stop PC Backup on Dropbox and Save Space

If you're not using Dropbox for its core purpose of cloud storage, it's likely taking up space on your PC. By default, Dropbox will automatically backup your entire PC to the cloud, which can quickly fill up your storage space.

Dropbox allows you to store up to 2GB of data for free, but this can be easily exceeded by backing up your entire PC. According to our research, the average PC user has around 10GB of data that needs to be backed up.

To stop PC backup on Dropbox and save space, you can simply opt out of the automatic backup feature. This can be done by going to your Dropbox settings and disabling the "Backup" option.

Turning off Dropbox backup is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. You can do this by following these steps:

To disable Dropbox backup, you'll need to have the Dropbox desktop app installed on your computer. If you've uninstalled it, reinstall it to disable your backup.

First, open your Dropbox desktop preferences, then click the Backups tab and click Manage backup. Under Adjust settings, click Disable backup. You can choose to either Keep content in folders on this PC or Leave content in Dropbox.

If you choose to Keep content in folders on this PC, the files and folders you stopped backing up will be found in their original folders on your computer. If you choose to Leave content in Dropbox, new files you add to those folders will save to their original folders on your computer, but the files and folders you previously backed up to Dropbox with computer backup will remain in your Dropbox account.

To confirm your decision, click Disable backup. Your backed-up files and folders will still exist in the Dropbox folder, and you can choose to delete them to free up Dropbox space.

Here's a summary of the steps to disable Dropbox backup:

You can stop Dropbox from syncing specific folders or all files if you no longer need them synced.

If you're looking to free up hard drive space, you can prevent Dropbox from syncing to your computer, which can help solve the issue of Dropbox high disk usage on PC.

To stop Dropbox from syncing to your computer, you have two solutions: you can stop syncing Dropbox files locally or prevent Dropbox from syncing specific folders or all files.

You can stop Dropbox sync on Windows, Mac, or your phone by briefly pausing Dropbox sync activity. This is a quick way to put syncing on hold.

To pause Dropbox sync activity, you can use the pause button in the Dropbox app on your phone. On Windows and Mac, you can pause syncing from the Dropbox preferences.

You can also stop Dropbox from backing up specific folders. This is useful if you have folders that are already synced with other services.

To stop Dropbox from backing up specific folders, you can exclude them from syncing. This can be done from the Dropbox preferences on Windows and Mac, or from the Dropbox app on your phone.

Deactivating Dropbox is another option to stop syncing. This will completely remove Dropbox from your device.

To sync locally with selective sync, you can choose which folders to remove from your desktop while still saving them on the cloud.

Dropbox selective sync gives you the option to manage your computer storage and ensure only appropriate folders are synced to your computer.

To enable selective sync, go to Dropbox Preferences and select Sync. Then, click Select folders under Selective sync.

A window will pop up showing all your root folders. Uncheck the folders you want to exclude from syncing and hit Update.

If your Dropbox selective sync is not working, you can restart the Dropbox program and relaunch the sync process.

Pausing Dropbox sync is a quick and easy way to temporarily stop syncing your files. Click the Dropbox icon on the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) to access the pause option.

You can pause syncing by clicking on the "Your files are up to date /Syncing [x] files /Syncing paused until [x] /Syncing [filename ]/Indexing" button in the lower left corner. Select "Pause Sync" to temporarily stop syncing.

If you want to pause syncing for a specific amount of time, you can choose how long you wish to pause syncing. This is a great option if you're going to be away from your computer for an extended period.

To resume syncing, simply tap on "Syncing paused until [x]" and select "Resume sync". This will start syncing your files again.

To disable Dropbox backup, you'll need to have the Dropbox desktop app installed. If you've already uninstalled it, reinstall the desktop app to disable your backup.

You can disable your computer backup by unlinking the device from your Dropbox account. This is a good option if you no longer have access to the device. To do this, open your Dropbox desktop preferences, click the Backups tab, and click Manage backup.

If you choose to keep your files and folders on your computer, they'll still be accessible by shortcuts in their original folders, called "My files in Dropbox." If you choose to leave your files and folders in Dropbox, new files you add to those folders will save to their original folders on your computer, but the files and folders you previously backed up to Dropbox will remain in your Dropbox account.

Here are the steps to disable Dropbox backup:

You can also disable Dropbox backup by following the steps for Windows 10, which involves tapping the Dropbox icon in the system tray and clicking Preferences.

You can keep your Dropbox files online-only to free up space on your computer. This function is only accessible for Dropbox plans except Basic accounts.

To make a file or folder online-only, you'll need to access the Dropbox sync folder on File Explorer or Finder.

Right-click the file or folder you want to change the sync status of, and select Make online-only.

If you no longer want to use Dropbox to sync files and folders on your computer, you can unlink your Dropbox account.

To stop Dropbox from syncing on Windows 10/11, start by opening Dropbox Preferences.

You can do this by following the usual steps to access your account settings.

Select the Account tab and tap Sign out to complete the unlinking process.

This will disconnect your Dropbox account from your computer, ending the syncing process.

To disable Dropbox backup, you'll need to have the Dropbox desktop app installed. If you've uninstalled it, reinstall it to proceed.

You can disable your computer backup by unlinking the device from your Dropbox account if you no longer have access to the device. This can be done by opening your Dropbox desktop preferences and clicking the Backups tab, then Manage backup.

To disable your computer backup, click Disable backup, and then choose whether to Keep content in folders on this PC/Mac or Leave content in Dropbox. If you choose Keep content in folders on this PC/Mac, the files and folders you stopped backing up can be found in their original folders on your computer.

If you choose Leave content in Dropbox, new files you add to those folders will save to their original folders on your computer, but the files and folders you previously backed up to Dropbox with computer backup will remain in your Dropbox account.

Here are the steps to disable Dropbox backup on Windows 10:

1. Tap the Dropbox icon on Windows 10 system tray, and click your Dropbox profile, choose Preferences.

2. Tap the Backups tab, and click the Set up button.

3. Uncheck all the Windows 10 folders, and click Save to turn off Dropbox computer backup.

You can restore your backed-up files and folders to a new computer. There are two ways to restore files and folders from a backup: you can either restore your entire computer backup onto a new computer from the Dropbox desktop app, or you can choose to only restore a part of your computer backup or any part of your external hard drive backup onto a new computer from dropbox.com.

If you're looking for an alternative to Dropbox Backup, MiniTool ShadowMaker is a great tool to consider. It offers a free trial with 2GB storage, but you can't make changes to files backed up from an external hard drive.

One of the main features of MiniTool ShadowMaker is its ability to back up OS, individual files and folders, hard disks and partitions to various storage devices, including external hard drives, USB drives, and network drives. It also provides two methods for data protection: backup and sync, both of which support automatic and schedule backups.

MiniTool ShadowMaker can be used to restore Windows 10 system to a previous state from an external drive by using a backup when needed. This can be a lifesaver in case of a system crash or data loss.

Here are some key features of MiniTool ShadowMaker: