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Aaron J.1's avatar
Aaron J.1
New member | Level 2
2 years ago
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New computer not making files local

I have a Dropbox that I've maintained for nearly 14 years over various devices, and on my latest computer I've found that the files aren't syncing to offline mode automatically. I changed the setting...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Hi Aaron J.1, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Have you tried right clicking the Dropbox folder and choosing the option to make it available offline?

     

    What OS version are you running on that machine?

     

    Keep me posted!

Copperheadproduction's avatar
Copperheadproduction
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I've been a paid subscriber and power user for over a decade, and I can no longer figure out how to make files available offline after I updated to Windows 11. Right clicking on file or folder shows nothing. I can download from the Dropbox app, but that just puts it into downloads, not keeping it in the dropbox folder, but downloaded. I need help fast!

Adammm's avatar
Adammm
New member | Level 2
8 months ago

Thank you so much!

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