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tardisbleu
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Sending computer shows 165 GB of data but receiving computer shows 2.01 GB

Sending computer shows 165 GB of data but receiving computer shows 2.01 GB. How to get the receiving computer to get the complete file?  I have changed to not show "read only" numerous times, but it ...
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tardisbleu
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

What is sync status?  I have transferred these file before with no problem.  Don't know why they won't go back to the computer

 

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hey tardisbleu!

 

You can see more about the app's syncing status and how to locate it here or by following Hannah's steps provided above. 

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