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timpsmith's avatar
timpsmith
New member | Level 2
2 months ago

Dropbox taking up "System Data" even when using online-only files on external drive?

Hi there! I'm setting up a new system and I'm trying to keep the internal hard-drive clean, with lots of free space by using an external drive for my Dropbox and other data. I'm keeping the internal...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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2 months ago

Hi there timpsmith - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to our Community!

Just to make sure we're on the same page, can you send us a screenshot of where you're spotting the discrepancy in your used hard drive space so that we can have a visual too?

Also, what is your computer's exact OS version and the version and status of the Dropbox desktop app as shown in your menu bar?

Let me know what you find!

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    timpsmith
    New member | Level 2
    2 months ago

    Sequoia 15.4.1
    Dropbox 222.4.5042

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