How to Uninstall Dropbox

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By Victor Ashiedu

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This Itechguide teaches you how to uninstall Dropbox. The guide covers steps to uninstall Dropbox from Windows 10, an Android phone and an iPhone.

Option 1: Uninstall from Windows 10

  • Type Dropbox into the Windows 10 search box. Then from the search result, you can initiate Uninstall in one of two ways: 1, right-click Dropbox and select Uninstall. Or 2, by clicking Uninstall beneath Dropbox on the right side of the search results.
How to Uninstall Dropbox from Windows 10
How to Uninstall Dropbox from Windows 10
  • When you click Uninstall, the Uninstall or change program page will open. Scroll through the programs, then locate and click on Dropbox. Finally, to Uninstall Dropbox, on the top of the page, click Uninstall.
  • You will receive a User Account Control dialogue to confirm that you want Dropbox to make changes to your computer. To proceed with the uninstall, click Yes. Then follow the wizard.

Option 2: Uninstall from Android

There are two methods to remove Dropbox from an Android phone…

Method 1: Uninstall from the Play Store

  • Open the Play Store App on your Phone.
How to Uninstall Dropbox from Android
  • Then on the top right of the Play Store App, type Dropbox into the search box. See the highlighted section of the image below…
  • When Dropbox is displayed in the search result, tap it once to open more details. See the image below. Click the highlighted portion of the App. DO NOT click Open.
  • At the App details screen, click Uninstall.

Method 2: Uninstall from Apps List

You can also uninstall Dropbox from an Android phone from the Apps list. If the App is on your home screen, you can also access it from there.

Here are the steps…

  • Locate Dropbox on your Android phone. Then tap and hold it until some options are displayed on top of the App. To uninstall the app, tap Uninstall option.
  • You will be requested to confirm that you want to uninstall the App. Click OK.

Option 3: Uninstall from iPhone or iPad

Finally, the steps below teaches you how to remove Dropbox App from an iPhone or iPad.

  • Locate Dropbox on your iPhone. Then tap and hold it until an x appears on the left side of the App. All apps on your phone will also have this x – they will also start dangling.
  • To uninstall Dropbox, click the x.
How to Uninstall Dropbox from iPhone or iPad
  • A confirmation box will display. To completely remove Dropbox from your iPhone, click Delete.
How to Uninstall Dropbox from iPhone or iPad

It is that easy to remove Dropbox from Windows 10, Android or iPhone! I hope you found this guide helpful.

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Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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