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simbravo
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6 months ago
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Can I install the Dropbox desktop app on two separate Windows accounts?

Hello, I have all of my dropbox files synced from the cloud to my hard-drive.   It's a 2nd drive I have rather than my main drive.  I use my own Windows account account. My question is.... can my...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    6 months ago

    Yes, it would work, but you'll need to be extra cautious when/if using the selective sync feature etc. simbravo 

    Let me know if you have any other questions. 

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simbravo
Explorer | Level 3
6 months ago

We don't share a dropbox.  She just uses some of my files within it at times.

So the question remains... and for arguments sake... let's say it's just me who accesses 2 different Windows accounts.

Can anyone answer without using 'might'?  I'm looking for definite wording. 

Thanks 

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Walter
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6 months ago

Yes, it would work, but you'll need to be extra cautious when/if using the selective sync feature etc. simbravo 

Let me know if you have any other questions. 

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