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jamainaz
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Issues with adding a second account to my desktop
I installed the Dropbox app on a new laptop and logged into my business account, which now shows up in file explorer. I stopped midstream and planned to go back later to add my personal account, but...
- 3 years ago
Okay, none of these would open the app itself. This article should show you where to click.
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years agoHow are you opening the app exactly? Are you double clicking the icon in the system tray, or single clicking it?
Could you try using Ctrl-Click on the icon to then choose the Preferences option?
jamainaz
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Single, Double and CTRL-Click from my shortcut and from my start menu all open File Explorer but not the App itself.
- Jay3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Could you clarify where exactly your shortcut is? Are you clicking the Dropbox icon near the clock on the bottom right?
- jamainaz3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Shortcut here on the toolbar:
but I've also opened my Start Menu, and single clicked, double clicked, and CTRL-clicked on the Dropbox App there, as well as on the shortcut on my Desktop.
- Jay3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Okay, none of these would open the app itself. This article should show you where to click.
- jamainaz3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Thanks so much! The icon was hidden so I had to go find it. I signed in under preferences and now I can access my personal Dropbox via file explorer. Many thanks.
- Jay3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
No worries, glad to have helped out.
Enjoy your week!
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