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KennyFlaming
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Files "offloaded" to dropbox?

I need advice- It seems like my Mac is "offloading" a lot of files from the HD onto Dropbox and when I need the files they have to download from the Cloud. I have lousy Internet so I want to ...
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Jay
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2 years ago

Hi KennyFlaming, as this appears to be the case, you can mark your entire Dropbox folder as available offline by right clicking it and choosing that option. 

 

This will force the files to download and remain on your machine.

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KennyFlaming
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

OK

I went to dropbox.com, signed in and did as requested (I am hoping that this is correct) 

 

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    Walter
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    2 years ago

    Hey KennyFlaming, sorry to jump in, but I just wanted to point out that this is your Dropbox folder on the website, not on your computer.

     

    If the desktop app is running normally on your device, then you should be able to see your Dropbox folder in Finder.

     

    We'd need a screenshot from there to further look into the issue you're facing, not from the website. 

    • KennyFlaming's avatar
      KennyFlaming
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

       I=s that what you are referring to:
      The dropbox folder in Finder?

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        Hannah
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        2 years ago

        That's the one, Kenny!

         

        So from there, you can select as many files as you want, or even your entire Dropbox folder, right click on it and choose "make available offline".

         

        This will sync your files to your computer, so you won't have to sync/download them each time you need to access them.

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