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danielchughes
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2 years ago
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Rename windows Dropbox folder on desktop

How do I rename a Dropbox folder and have it sync with Windows Dropbox folder?
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    2 years ago

    You cant rename the Dropbox folder. 

     

    But it should auto sync with the Windows folder as long as you havent changed any settings. You may be able to use the 'Move Dropbox' commands to do this instead. 

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Mark
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2 years ago

You cant rename the Dropbox folder. 

 

But it should auto sync with the Windows folder as long as you havent changed any settings. You may be able to use the 'Move Dropbox' commands to do this instead. 

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