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Nolan D
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

"This Folder is empty" when i want to save something on my Desktop

Hello everyone, I paid for a 2TO dropbox subscription a few days ago just for the Backup option, which is updated regularly and gives me a copy of my important files. I'm on a Mac, and I started ...
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Nancy
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3 years ago

Hi again, Nolan, and apologies for any misunderstandings on my part.

 

Do you mind sharing the current filepath of your Desktop folder with us, whose subfolder you tried to back up to Dropbox? I’d like to make sure it’s currently saved in its default location on your computer.

Nolan D's avatar
Nolan D
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Hey Nancy !

 

No problem about t he missunderstandings !

 

I'm not sure where can i find the current filepath of my desktop, is it this ? : 

 

 

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    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    Hey Nolan D, thanks for the screenshots.

     

    Can you take a look at this article and follow the troubleshooting steps there, to see if they help?

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