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johnneet
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago
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Syncing After Reloading DB

I removed and reloaded DB and have no problems with the installation.  After I loaded new DB, there was a choice of files to sync. Thinking that reducing then number of files to sync, I did not choo...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    4 years ago

    Hi there johnneet, thanks for using Dropbox and happy Monday!
     

    It sounds like you might be using the selective sync feature. 

     

    If that's the case indeed, you can adjust your selective sync settings through the desktop app's preferences under the Sync tab. 

     

    Let me know if this helps!

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Walter
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4 years ago

Hi there johnneet, thanks for using Dropbox and happy Monday!
 

It sounds like you might be using the selective sync feature. 

 

If that's the case indeed, you can adjust your selective sync settings through the desktop app's preferences under the Sync tab. 

 

Let me know if this helps!

  • johnneet's avatar
    johnneet
    Helpful | Level 6
    4 years ago

    Yes, that appears to work. Challenge was in finding where the sync preferences button was hiding. Directions got me there. Thank you for your help.

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