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bulldogman
Explorer | Level 4
8 months ago

Some files are not syncing from my desktop to my other devices

I have some files (not all) that are in Dropbox that do not sync/ update from my desktop to my hand-held devices.  They updated for a long time but now have started not updating which is very inconve...
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bulldogman
Explorer | Level 4
8 months ago

Don't have such an icon.

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Rich
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8 months ago

What they're getting at is that in order for you to be able to put files into the Dropbox folder on your computer and have them upload to your account online, you need to have the Dropbox application installed. Previously you stated that you don't have it installed. Without it, Dropbox can't take the files in your Dropbox/Personal Files folder and add them to your account.

If you install the Dropbox application and sign in to your account, it will sync your files between your computer and your account online, and then your mobile will be able to browse those files.

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