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How can I see all files in Windows explorer without having to download all content first?
I am using desktop application on windows 10 and have Dropbox Family plan
So far I have seen that I had to download all my content, then right click on it to make it offline to see the file and folder listing
How can i see all the files and folders in windows explorer without having to download all content first.
8 Replies
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hi there, DBmaparikh75, thanks for reaching out to us.
I'm not exactly sure I'm following you, so I'd like some clarifications.
The way things should work is you should be able to see all your files in the Dropbox folder (unless you've removed any folders through selective sync).
The files should be either online-only or available offline, depending on your preference and you need to right-click and choose "make available offline" or just double-click any online-only file you need to open.
What do you mean when you say that you're downloading all your content and then right-clicking on it to see the file and folder listing?
Do you mean that no files appear in your Dropbox folder at first?
Any additional info or clarifications would be really helpful.
Thanks.
Let me rephrase question.
I have following synch setup for JMP_iph11.
Here is how my windows explorer looks., see I am not seeing "Camera uploads" folder
How do i see file listing and sub folder listing , something like below. As soon as I enable selective sync, it downloads content.
- Rich
Super User II
How do i see file listing and sub folder listing , something like below. As soon as I enable selective sync, it downloads content.
Go into Dropbox Preferences and set the Default sync state for new files to Online-only. Then go back into your Selective Sync settings and check the folders that you want to appear in Explorer. They'll sync as Online-only.
