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How can I have my files sync as online-only on a new installation?
Hi everyone,
I have installed dropbox app in my Win10 pc.How can I have all my files from my dropbox account in my pc in online-only mode , without first downloading all of them and then make them...
For some reason this works when I installed Dropbox from the Microsoft store for my ARM windows laptop (HP Omnni Boox X). When attempting the same with the installer download from dropbox web site, the app does not ask how you want to to sync your files (online only or offline)
Hannah
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHey Threshold, thanks for reaching out to us.
During the installation of the Dropbox app on a computer for the first time, the app should ask how you want to sync your files (online-only or offline).
Is this not what you see on your end?
If not, the files will need to sync/download for you to be able to switch them to online-only.
But you don't have to wait for all of them to sync, you can select multiple files and switch them as syncing progresses, as long as the files you select are already synced.
I hope this helps, but let me know if you have questions.
For some reason this works when I installed Dropbox from the Microsoft store for my ARM windows laptop (HP Omnni Boox X). When attempting the same with the installer download from dropbox web site, the app does not ask how you want to to sync your files (online only or offline)
