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ambern1023
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Difference in using Dropbox.com VS File explorer VS dropbox app

I am having a hard time understanding the differences in the 3 ways to login what one is best to use easiest to ; rename files/move folders/create new folders & subfolders ? do they all sync at...
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ambern1023
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

You suggest using the desktop app instead of file explorer is there any specific differences in using one over the other 

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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi ambern1023, the desktop app uses file explorer, since the Dropbox folder is what is synced via the Dropbox desktop application.

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