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Turned on a really old computer and all my files went back to older versions

Short Version: Is there a way to just bulk undo the most recent sync of my Dropbox folder?

Long Version: I don't use file syncing with Dropbox these days, preferring to manually upload specific files and folders as-needed for collaboration. I don't even have the desktop apps installed anymore. This past week I was cleaning up some clutter and found an old Mac mini, unused for at least five years. I plugged it in and turned it on to make sure it was in a condition suitable for recycling and the very old version of Dropbox that was installed immediately started syncing all of my files from 5+ years ago. So now my Dropbox folder is a mess and my quota is blown. Is there any way to undo this aside from manually sorting through my Dropbox folder?

Thanks.

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Hannah

Hi there, @grovberg, sorry to hear about that.

In this case, if you're on a paid account, I'd suggest using Dropbox rewind, to revert your account back to a time before this happened.

If you're on a Basic free account, let me know so I can send you an email myself.

Thanks!

grovberg

Hello and thanks for your response. I have a weird, ancient, grandfathered account that is nether basic nor Pro. But I am not currently paying a monthly fee so I likely do indeed require that email—I looked around and do not see Rewind as an option. Thanks again!

Megan

Hey there, @grovberg!

I just sent you an email in order for us to investigate further. Please reply back to me, and we'll take it from there.

Thanks!