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Xariel
1 year agoHelpful | Level 6
I see duplicate Dropbox folders on Windows, after reinstalling the desktop app, and they both sync
Hi there
I had a problem where I noticed one day about a month or so ago that my backup of my current computer had disappeared so couldnt access any files from my computer on my phone. The only...
- 1 year ago
Hi Megan
My husband has just managed to sort everything out for me. Thank you both for your help.
edit:
For me it turned out that Id been using a downloaded version of dropbox on my computer and when I uninstalled it to fix my back up problem I then reinstalled dropbox using the microsoft app version of dropbox instead. That caused me to have two identical dropbox folders that were both syncing. To fix it we uninstalled dropbox again and then reinstalled using the downloaded version again and it fixed my duplicate folder problem.
The problem i was having where i was getting the message on the last screenshot about my folders were not in the defaut location, my husband googled some hidden commands in the dropbox application that allowed you to reset the default location which fixed that problem. I dont remember what is was now though im afraid.
Xariel
1 year agoHelpful | Level 6
Hi Megan
I did delete the folder and non of my usual files are on my computer anymore after uninstalling. However the folder is there but empty. I will see what happens when I reinstall then. Thank you
Xariel
1 year agoHelpful | Level 6
Hi Megan
It appears im practically back to square one in that the two folders are back in my windows explorer folder. Now however, my backup feature wont work. It keeps telling me my folders are not in the right location for it to work. Heres a screenshot.
Also my computer is now not linked properly. How do I link my computer so that my files are back as they were? Thank you
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