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nickscale
Explorer | Level 3
6 years ago

Selective sync doesn't download files

Hi I'm using Selective Sync to download certain folders onto my iMac. However when I choose a folder in the Sync preferences, then hit Update, the files are not downloaded. The folders 'appear' but...
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abhijeet
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

When you installed the dropbox app there was an option of storing files locally or online. You must have selected online

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