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DioNik
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
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Stop syncing a drive but keep the files in Dropbox

Hi, I backup my D:\ drive in Dropbox (a 1tb ssd, only for media) but as it is full now, I want to delete most of the files, but keep them in my Dropbox account. Is there a way to stop syncing this p...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    3 years ago

    Sorry to jump in, DioNik, how are you today?

     

    I'm afraid that if the drive remains plugged in and the backup feature is still enabled, the drive will keep syncing.

     

    Alternatively, you could copy the files into your Dropbox folder, allow them to sync and then remove them with selective sync, like Walter suggested.

     

    I hope this helps!

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hynekel
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Copying 82GB of files onto a laptop to stop Dropbox syncing them is a little silly. There must/should be a better way to turn on/off sync of specific folders once they start syncing. If not, please develop. Its needed. Thanks!

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hynekel
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

FOUND IT!!!

 

Here's how to Stop syncing to PC:

 

Choose which folders to store on your hard drive

Note: You must install the Dropbox desktop application to use selective sync. 

To choose which Dropbox folders to store on or remove from your computer’s hard drive:

  1. Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences.
  2. Click the Sync tab.
  3. Under Selective Sync, click Choose folders (Mac) or Selective Sync… (Windows).
  4. Check the folders you’d like saved on your hard drive. Uncheck the folders you’d like removed.
  5. Click Update.

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