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tgelhaus
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago
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Documents, Downloads, and Desktop folders are gone on my MB Pro. Dropbox has folders but no files

Hello there!   So to preface, I'm relatively new to Dropbox, and only got it for a couple work gigs. But the moment it had access to my computer, it started creating a backup I think? Which, with...
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    5 years ago

    Hey tgelhaus, thanks for all the info and the updates!

    I'd also suggest searching for My Mac folder on your Finder. Keep in mind that it could be hidden.

    To show hidden folders/files: Press Command+Shift+Dot (Command + Shift + .)

    Let me know what you find!

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Tornaduc
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I have exactly the same problem after using dropbox today.  My desktop folder and download folder are gone and I see them on dropbox.com but not in finder anymore.  This is quite annoying.

 

Any suggestion please let me know.  Thank you

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JoelJoel
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Hey I had exactly the same problem. Initiated a sync on Dropbox helpful suggestion and my desktop disappeared. I followed another comment on this thread and tried to get into Finder. Couldn't find it. Eventually I got into finder, and clicked Desktop. All the files were there and they magically reappeared on my desktop. Thanks Dropbox..... not. I have the 2 TB account so maybe that helped.

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