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Habsfan
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

How can I sync files with Dropbox from one Windows computer to another?

Good day, brand new to dropbox....! I have been toying around, but I am definitely doing something wrong as I do not see synchronization happening....! I.e. The files on Laptop is diffenent that dr...
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Habsfan
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

On my Laptop (Win 11) I used the URL (Chrome Browser) of Dropbox.com. On my tablet (Apple IPad) I have the App Store DropBox Application. I noticed that my laptop has the DropBox "app" (Using Win Search) but when I select it nothing is being launch...! According to the link provide above, I have 3 devices on the plan (Laptop, IPAD and Pixel Phone). Once again something weird, my tablet shows location as being in Kansas, Fort Leavenworth...I I visited the place but more than 6 months ago...!

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Jay
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2 years ago

Could you click on the app icon in the system tray, using these steps, and tell me what message you see on the bottom left?

 

Do you also see a Dropbox folder in File Explorer on your machine?

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    Habsfan
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    I see a dropBox Folder with Window File Explorer. I cannot located any DropBox Icon (in the launch tray or Hidden Icon...!). I confirm that DropBox is installed on Laptop using Control Panel list of Installed Apps....!

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      Jay
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      2 years ago

      Does the Dropbox folder, or any files inside it, have any sync icons on the files?

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        Habsfan
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        Although I do not know what the sync icon looks like, I looked at the DropBox Folders and the files in it, and I cannot see anything different from other file or folder. 

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