To delete files from Dropbox but not your computer, you can use a feature called Selective Sync. This feature allows you to choose which folders you want to sync to your computer’s hard drive, giving you control over what files are stored locally.
Here are the steps to delete files from Dropbox without deleting them from your computer:
1. Open the Dropbox application on your computer. It should be running in the background, but if not, you can open it from your applications or system tray.
2. Look for the Dropbox icon in your system tray or menu bar. It usually looks like a small box or cloud icon. Click on the icon to open the Dropbox menu.
3. In the Dropbox menu, click on the gear icon or your profile picture to access the settings.
4. From the settings menu, select the “Preferences” or “Settings” option.
5. In the preferences or settings window, go to the “Sync” or “Syncing” tab. Here, you’ll find the Selective Sync option.
6. Click on the “Selective Sync” button to open the Selective Sync settings.
7. A list of all the folders in your Dropbox account will appear. Uncheck the folders that you don’t want to sync to your computer’s hard drive. This means that the files in these folders will be removed from your computer, but they will still be available in your Dropbox account online.
8. Once you have unchecked the folders you want to remove from your computer, click the “Update” or “Apply” button to save your changes.
9. Dropbox will then start syncing and removing the selected folders from your computer. This process may take some time depending on the number and size of the files being removed.
10. Once the syncing is complete, the selected folders will be deleted from your computer, but they will still be accessible through the Dropbox website or other devices where you have Dropbox installed.
It’s important to note that deleting folders from your computer using Selective Sync will not delete them from your Dropbox account. The files will still be available in your Dropbox cloud storage and can be accessed from any device with internet access.
By using Selective Sync, you can free up space on your computer’s hard drive while still keeping your files securely stored in your Dropbox account. This can be useful if you have limited storage space on your computer or if you only need certain files available offline.
I hope this detailed explanation helps you delete files from Dropbox without deleting them from your computer. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask.