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Frank P E.
Collaborator | Level 9
11 months ago

How can I download all of my files on my Windows device?

It changed! I have been a Dropbox box user for a long time now – so with the pending EOL of window 10, I got a new computer. One of the first tasks was to install dropbox  —to my surprise “it is no...
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Megan
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11 months ago

Hey Frank P E., let's jump right into this!

Yes, what you mentioned would work. However, you can also try these steps if you haven't already.

Want to give it a go, and let me know if you have any questions? 

Thanks a bunch!

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Frank P E.
Collaborator | Level 9
11 months ago

ok, so I can now download the file(s) from the cloud -- but can I  select and use an existing  dropbox folder? 

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    Megan
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    11 months ago

    Hey Frank P E., what do you mean by "select and use an existing Dropbox folder"?

    The content you choose will download on the respective path that it already belongs inside your Dropbox folder.

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