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Roger K
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Folders are in confusing locations on Windows 10.

How to untangle unwanted syncs using Windows 10 File Explorer?   I use Win Explorer's filing system, and have an old Dropbox folder as well intended for a few special folders. Folders have starte...
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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hmm, the Dropbox icon should be located at the bottom right of your screen, next to the clock, WiFi icon etc.

 

If you can't find it, make sure to click on the arrow that shows the hidden icons as well.

 

Are you still not able to find it?

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Roger K
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Found it, a 'hidden icon', and now Preferences and Sync are there. Nothing changed yet. 

I'd like to keep folders and files on my PC and only upload when I decide. There's also Dropbox - copy, which is small and goes back 4 years. A candidate for deletion perhaps.

 

Despite it's being ticked below, I not getting messages on Email me when someone replies.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    2 years ago

    In regards to the emails, are you talking about our Community perhaps Roger K? 

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    Roger K
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Am I asking about emails? The question centres on what I see in Explorer Quick Access. Folders and files are being moved about without my giving permission, there is no overall control panel to stop syncing, and I want in Dropbox only what I choose to place there.

     

    In the two Dropbox accounts I have some historic folders and others, which can remain, accessible from a community account accessible by others.

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