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tankbar
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
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How can I make my files available offline on my computer?

Hi there - I have had my PC replaced and setup Dropbox on my new one. The files are visible but I would like to sync them for offline use. Can you please advise how to go about that as I am unable to...
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nicoladonzelli
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Thank you Walter 

I have the latest stable version installed. If I move a file out of Dropbox and then back in, the new file is right, no X icon but... I can't do that for all my files. How can I tell Dropbox to keep my files stored in my pc?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    12 months ago

    Do you get any Dropbox options when you right click on those files (with the X icons) nicoladonzelli? 

    If you do, does setting them to be online-only or available offline make any difference? 

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      nicoladonzelli
      Explorer | Level 3
      12 months ago

      Thank you Walter 

      Yes sure, it makes a difference. However I don't want to set every single file, but I want all the DB content to be available offline, just like it was before I reset the computer.

      The "Make on-line only" option is useless to me.

      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        12 months ago

        Hi from me too, nicoladonzelli! If you right click on the Dropbox folder directly, do you see the “Make available offline” option? If yes, please click there and all of your Dropbox files should be once again downloaded to your computer.

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