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korp_mac's avatar
korp_mac
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

My files have a cloud icon; how can I make them sync to the computer?

After installing a new dropbox, the photos stopped syncing normally. They are visible as small previews, while the files have a cloud icon. How to return the previous mode of operation so that the fi...
desktop
Mac
sync
joshualux's avatar
joshualux
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

I get that – but it does not work properly for me.

the receipts.receipts (library file) has that icloud "unsynced" icon behind the green checkmark and just isn't completely synced anytime.

there are some more individual files that just do not seem to get fully synced no matter how long it takes.

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businessoffice
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

I am also having the problem of the files on my desktop not syncing to the app and having a little circle thing with arrows beside them.  Why will they not sync?

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