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Jkohli12
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2 years ago

Does selective sync remove folders automatically due to lack of hard drive space?

Is it possible that Dropbox will change to selective Sync on its own when an PC runs out of space? Or does it prompt a user to do it themselves?
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Jkohli12
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Also wondering if this option still exists and if it is turned on by default

 

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hi Jkohli12, hope you don't mind me chiming in! 

 

Yes, this feature should still be available depending on the plan, and device you choose. 

 

It's usually turned on by default when your hard drive doesn't have a lot of space, I believe. 

 

If you have any other questions, let me know!

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