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Encounter problems removing an application? Here are some common issues and solutions.

Encounter problems removing an application? Here are some common issues and solutions.

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Zercuador
Member
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01-09-2025, 09:50 AM
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I just put in AVAST anti-malware but it came with Dropbox, which I don’t want. When Dropbox asked for permission to modify my PC, I declined and the desktop shortcut vanished. It doesn’t appear in Programs and Features in Control Panel. If I look for it on my PC, I see a few files but can’t open or delete them due to an error message. How can I remove these from my system?
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Zercuador
01-09-2025, 09:50 AM #1

I just put in AVAST anti-malware but it came with Dropbox, which I don’t want. When Dropbox asked for permission to modify my PC, I declined and the desktop shortcut vanished. It doesn’t appear in Programs and Features in Control Panel. If I look for it on my PC, I see a few files but can’t open or delete them due to an error message. How can I remove these from my system?

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Casey202012
Junior Member
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01-09-2025, 06:37 PM
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Consider reinstalling Dropbox, then removing it once more to allow it to delete everything. EDIT: Also verify your program files for the presence of the Dropbox folder, likely located at C:/Program Files/Dropbox or C:/Program Files (x86)/Dropbox.
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Casey202012
01-09-2025, 06:37 PM #2

Consider reinstalling Dropbox, then removing it once more to allow it to delete everything. EDIT: Also verify your program files for the presence of the Dropbox folder, likely located at C:/Program Files/Dropbox or C:/Program Files (x86)/Dropbox.

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Amtrak10
Senior Member
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01-09-2025, 07:49 PM
#3
These three files on the right side of the Desktop appear to be Dropbox-related (Dropbox is clearly in the name). The one at the top of the window also seems connected to Dropbox. I can delete the desktop files, but the one in the window won’t remove, otherwise the error will appear.
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Amtrak10
01-09-2025, 07:49 PM #3

These three files on the right side of the Desktop appear to be Dropbox-related (Dropbox is clearly in the name). The one at the top of the window also seems connected to Dropbox. I can delete the desktop files, but the one in the window won’t remove, otherwise the error will appear.