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Briskola
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4 years ago

Cannot move files between dropbox and Backup

Hello, before I did it quietly, but since the transition to Dropbox Backup took place, through the web page it is no longer possible to transfer dropbox files and put them in the backup folders or vi...
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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi Mike1975, the Dropbox Backup feature and the normal syncing folder are considered to be separate sections.

 

This means that you can't move files to or from either location via the site.

 

If you want to move files from a Backup into the main Dropbox page, you'll need to find the actual files on your computer, and then move them manually. This will delete them from the Backup, and add it to the Home Movies folder.

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Mike1975
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3 years ago

Thanks for responding.

 

That's the workaround I'm currently having to do. I think I'll need to move off the backup back too how it used to be, as this is something I do quite a bit, as I don't keep everything on my laptop.

 

Thanks again.

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    Briskola
    Collaborator | Level 8
    2 years ago

    What a shame! One of the most convenient features that existed has been removed without any logical connection. I never expected this from Dropbox, put it back since as you can see many users would like it!

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