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Gord1
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Want to use Dropbox on Windows 11 without local files.

I have a small SSD on my new laptop, I don't want to carry around an external drive, and 95% on the time I am online with internet access. I just want to use dropbox like the mobile app lets me, rath...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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2 years ago

Hey there, Gord1, let's see if we can figure out a solution to this! 

 

The first thing that popped to mind was: selective sync. 

 

Selective sync allows you to control which files and folders are being synced with your computer, and remove the ones you don't need available. 

 

Another thing would be Dropbox for Windows is S mode which works almost identically to the way the mobile app does. 

 

Feel free to take a look at the articles, and let me know if you have any questions! 

Gord1's avatar
Gord1
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Dropbox for Windows in S mode is exactly what I want, but I took my computer out of S mode. Is there a way to install this app without running windows in S mode?

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    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Hi Gord1, thanks for your rather speedy response!

     

    I'm afraid, no. The device should be in S mode, in order for you to use the Lite Dropbox app version. 

     

    Otherwise, you'd need to use our standard stable desktop app Windows version. 

     

    I hope this clarifies!

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      Gord1
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

      So, I still had the Microsoft store installed, and was able to download and install the app. 

      Specifically I would like to have a virtual drive mapped to my Dropbox drive online. This app does not appear to support this functionality. I also have OneDrive from Microsoft and it supports this seamlessly. The "Lite" version of dropbox doesn't appear to give me any more functionality than the web site does.

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        2 years ago

        Hi Gord1, in regards to the virtual drive being mapped to your account online, it's true that we currently don't have such feature. 

         

        You might be able to find third-party apps, or ways if you search online, but it's not something we can officially guide you with. 

         

        As for the S mode app, it's definitely more limited that our stable version indeed. Is there a specific feature or functionality you're referring to, or that you'd like to see there? 

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