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Steve R.8
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
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How can I achieve automatic sync between remote computers?

Automatic sync between remote computers seemed simple some time ago but the remote system has been replaced and Dropbox was installed. There is a remote telescope computer set up at a California obse...
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Mark
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2 years ago

You need to install Dropbox wherever and then put all of the data you want to sync pointed at \Dropbox\UserFolder.

 

Note that Dropbox will install its program files to C:\ and that cannot be altered, but, you can change the Dropbox directory folder via the advanced install options. 

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Steve R.8
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

So can it be changed from the existing install or do I need to uninstall, reinstall, and change it then to the E drive SRO Data folder?  Sorry for being so confused. 

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