How to Transfer Dropbox to D Drive of new computer

[MJP-Arlington]

I have been using dropbox for a long time and have Dropbox+ 2TB account.   I have a new computer and installed the new Dropbox folder on my C drive instead of my D drive. How do I move dropbox totally to my D drive without messing up any of my data files?

[Rich · Accepted solution]

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@MJP-Arlington wrote:

How do I move dropbox totally to my D drive without messing up any of my data files?

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Use the option in Dropbox Preferences to relocate the folder to another location. I would highly suggest NOT storing the Dropbox folder on an external or removable drive. Under the right conditions, data loss can occur.

• https://help.dropbox.com/installs-integrations/desktop/move-dropbox-folder

[MJP-Arlington]

Thank you. I was able to copy my Dropbox files over to my new computer. I was also able to back my files.

[peterbells]

Is there a way for me to tell Dropbox to install itself on my D drive?  I have a C drive but it is very low on memory and Dropbox wants to use that drive.  Thank you.

[Mark]

You cannot install the software on other drives, but, you can move the Dropbox folder via the advanced installation option.