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KenUSMC
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2 years ago

Moving to a new computer. Can I bring along the list of shared users?

I just bought a new laptop. I was able to get all my dropbox files from my old laptop onto the new laptop. I share my files with about 30 people but cannot remember who they all are. Is there a way t...
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Rich
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2 years ago
KenUSMC wrote:

I just bought a new laptop. ... Is there a way to get a copy of the people that share my files onto the new computer?

All you need to do with a new computer is install Dropbox and let your files sync to it. Nothing changes with your shares and you don't need to do anything with them. Everyone that had access before will still have access. Your computer and the Dropbox installation have nothing to do with the shared. It's controlled by the Dropbox website.

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    KenUSMC
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago

    After looking closer I finally did find a list of people that share. 

    Dropbox has really done a good job!

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