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Peejay51
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2 years ago
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Why are folders that I've unchecked in my app settings not removed from my Mac hard drive?

Unexpectedly all my online Dropbox folders are now appearing in my Dropbox folder on my Mac hardrive, despite all the folders showing unchecked in the sync function in preferences.  Am I doing someth...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Glad to hear it's sorted now and thanks for keeping us in the loop too Peejay51 

    See you around the Community and have a lovely weekend! 

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Peejay51
New member | Level 1
2 years ago

Hello.  Many thanks but it appears to have resolved itself!

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Walter
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2 years ago

Glad to hear it's sorted now and thanks for keeping us in the loop too Peejay51 

See you around the Community and have a lovely weekend! 

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