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HF6
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6 months ago

Can I install the Dropbox desktop app with the "online-only" setting turned off?

When I do a fresh install of dropbox it automatically signs in and by default, the option "make files online-only" is turned on. Is it possible to have this turned off by default at installation?  ...
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Walter
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6 months ago

Hi again HF6 - I just responded to your other post as well, if you want to take a look.

What you described is the expected behavior and it's not possible to turn it off at this time. 

That said, can you confirm your device's OS version and the version of the Dropbox desktop app you're using there? 

Thank you! 

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