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skystep's avatar
skystep
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3 years ago

In dropbox on the web my desktop folder redirects to backup

I use dropbox on my Mac and activated the option to have my desktop local filder saved in dropbox. When I try to use files from my desktop on other computers I connect to the website and select my d...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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3 years ago

Hi skystep, let's jump right into this! 

 

Based on the info you provided, it sounds like you have enabled our Backup feature. This is how your Desktop, would be linked with Dropbox. 

 

You mentioned that on other devices using the app, the Desktop folder is available to use. Do you mean that you can't locate the path on a different device, or online?  What is your end goal here: to disable Backup, or to be able to access, and download your desktop files? 

 

If you could send me a few screenshots, it'd help me get a clear visual of this. 

 

Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there!

  • skystep's avatar
    skystep
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    Thanks @megan, for your quick answer

    I did not enable backup (on purpose)

    I just enables this option (sync/select foders/desktop/My MAC...) which created an alias for my local desktop 

    When I visit dropbox.com I can see tris folder :

    The problem is : when I select this My Mac ... folder in the browser it redirects to the backup section (after a few seconds) :

    Inside the mac dropbox app here is the backup screen :

    Not clear for me if it is enables, but there is no option to disable backup either ?

    What I want is no backup option, just the ability to get my files from dropbox when I need them.

    Thank you for your help.

    Alex

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      3 years ago

      Hey skystep, sorry to jump in here, but it seems that you somehow enabled the Dropbox Backup feature indeed. 

       

      Could you try these steps to disable it? 

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        skystep
        Explorer | Level 3
        3 years ago

        Thanks Walter,

        I don't think I activated backup.

        Here is my screen from backup configuration.

        There is no disable option.

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