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exeterhistory
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago
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Dropbox system data is taking up a large amount of space from my computer, after installing the app.

We've had a Dropbox account for years, but I hadn't installed it on my MacBook Air because I was afraid that it would take up too much space. Since we're having trouble with OneDrive, we decided to u...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    9 months ago

    Can you mouse over the Dropbox icon on the status bar and see what it says?

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exeterhistory
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago

Thank you, Mark! I should have Googled more before asking you. I found the ability to sync from the Dropbox icon, just as you said. I'm all set now. Thank you, again!

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Mark
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9 months ago

Pleased you are sorted :D 

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