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jethro7e's avatar
jethro7e
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

"Don't Sync" option missing on Windows 11

It'd be nice if there was a way (it appears there used to be?) to exclude a folder/files from syncing on Dropbox. I realize I could just keep those files outside of the Dropbox folder, but this would...
desktop
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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2 years ago

Hey jethro7e - thanks for posting on our Community and sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

 

Could you please clarify your computer's OS version, and the version and status of the Dropbox desktop app as shown in your system tray/menu bar?

 

Thanks!

  • jethro7e's avatar
    jethro7e
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Dropbox 209.4.3361

     

    Edition Windows 11 Home
    Version 23H2
    Installed on ‎12/‎27/‎2022
    OS build 22631.4317
    Serial number PF2AR7R6
    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1041.0

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