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stashtvm
Helpful | Level 5
7 years ago
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How can I go about re-linking an existing Dropbox folder stored on a separate drive?

I am reinstalling windows 7 and my old dropbox folder is on a seperate storage drive so hasn't been deleted by the instalation process. When I reinstall the dropbox software it wont let me use the ol...
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  • stashtvm's avatar
    stashtvm
    7 years ago
    Hi thanks for the reply, have managed to sort it by creating a folder with exactly the same name as my old folder and windows merged them and now all my files are being indexed now
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Jane
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7 years ago
Hey shadatalam, it’s my understanding that you’d like to go about on the inquiry described here & that’s why I moved your post under this thread; please correct me if I’m wrong. 
 
Please have a look at the pointers relayed on my message to the OP whenever you have a bit of spare time & let me know how this works for you or if you have further questions on your next message here. Thanks! 
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shadatalam
Explorer | Level 3
7 years ago

You moved here it's not wrong. I need solution.
Just tell me please, how can I reconnect with my dropbox folder to newly setup dropbox.

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    Jane
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    7 years ago

    Apologies if I’ve misunderstood your request shadatalam; just so as to ensure I’m following-up correctly, can you let me know whether you already have an existing Dropbox folder on your desktop? If so, would you like to link your existing one or re-install our app from scratch? Thanks! 

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      shadatalam
      Explorer | Level 3
      7 years ago

      Hi Jane,

      Thanks for your quick response.

      I am using windows 10 os 64bit. I have setup windows in "C" drive.
      drobpox software also installed in "C" Drive

      But my dropbox file saving in "D" Drive.

      Due to my computer slow performance I want to re stup windows.
      That means computer will be new and need to install dropbox again.

      Problem start from here.........
      When I finished to install dropbox then sycning files from begining. I want to just connect or link my "D'' drive dropbox folder.

      I hope now you clear. if clear please solve this problem.

      I am looking for your reply.

      Thanks

      Shadat

       

       

      Apologies if I’ve misunderstood your request shadatalam; just so as to ensure I’m following-up correctly, can you let me know whether you already have an existing Dropbox folder on your desktop? If so, would you like to link your existing one or re-install our app from scratch? Thanks!

      • Jane's avatar
        Jane
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        7 years ago

        I appreciate all the additional details you’ve sent me now shadatalam! Kindly note that the steps relayed in the previous page should be helpful as long as the D:\ drive's contents on your desktop have remained the same. In other words, my suggestion would be re-initiating the installation, then navigating on your Advanced Settings, so as to choose your D:\ drive & the follow my advice on the “More Information” box. Would you mind giving those steps a go & let me know here if this doesn’t bring about the expected results or the process halts for you at a certain point?

        Thanks again for your keeping in touch here & I’m looking forward to hearing back from with the outcome you Shadat! 

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