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How to back up my Dropbox folder on an external drive?
Running Windows 11 Pro. I recently re-installed Dropbox to retrieve files still stored on the cloud. The default install put the folder location "C:\Users\michaelmunson\Dropbox" I attempted to change the folder location by going to Preferences > Sync > Dropbox folder location. I changed the location to the external drive where I wanted it to be. After a LONG time, there was a quick pop up error message that said that not all files could be transferred. (I dont know which ones and can't find a log with details.) When I open file explorer, I am still seeing dropbox in the original location (c:\users\) AND the new location (d:\dropbox\). When I check back in preferences under sync, the dropbox folder location is still showing the original (C:\users\). When I tried to do the process again to move it to the D drive, a pop up box noted that there was already a desktop.ini file on the D drive and it could not move the files. Any idea of how I can get dropbox to show up ONLY on the external drive? I ONLY want to be able to download ALL of the content to the external drive. I dont' need it to sync and don't plan on having this as a dynamic file location with new or changing files. This is simply a back up of prior files. Thanks for any help. michael
Feedback on long backend processes
I had a scary event just now. I renamed a large folder (60GB, 150K files). I got a message it would take some time. So :I sat and waited for the operation to complete. In the meantime, I saw the new folder appear, with some content. Then the content was gone. Then all my files appeared in the deleted files section and only after about 15 minutes, everything completed OK. I won't lie, I was somewhat scared. I suggest the web UI provide some progress indication for this and similar long operations.
How can I get the Mac system folder 'Documents' into the Dropbox folder
Hi How can I get my original Mac system folder "Documents" into my Dropbox? I only want ONE original "Documents" folder, i.e. the one in Dropbox. Same for "Desktop" I use an iMac, PowerBook and iPhone Earlier I had a folders in my Dropbox (Icon: an apple) with a name something like this: My iMac => Desktop My iMac => Documents My PowerBook => Desktop My PowerBook => Documents How do I get them back? /Peter Device iMac 27 2019, PowerBook M2 Max, iPhone 16Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) iMax macOS10.14.6 (cannot upgrade due to apps), otherwise all updated Syncing Status Up to date
Deleting multiple duplicated in a single operation
I often find duplicate photos in several folders using the 'Find duplicates' feature. Currently, I have to delete selected photos from each duplicate set one by one. It would be helpful if I could select all the photos I want to delete across multiple sets and remove them in a single operation. This would make managing duplicates much faster and more efficient.Extraction of the current structure for Folders/Users/grants
Now it's not possible to extract the current structure for Folders/Users/grants. It would be great to have the possibilities for an organization to extract via excel the complete structure of the: folders files users grants (read/write) in order to make easier a reorganization of the information above. And after the review of the information to have the possibility to upload it in order to apply the changes.Configurable Camera Upload Subdirectories
I use Dropbox primarily for backing up my photos. Most of which are uploaded from my iPhone camera roll. In my situation, I have 5 family members uploading files to “Camera Uploads”. There a lot of times that the pictures my kids upload are screenshots, or memes or other non-sense. Since space is at a premium, I often have to manually delete files that have been uploaded. My idea is this, I would like to specify a folder that each member of my family uses to upload their photos. For example, if I specify a folder named “Danny”, I would expect my photos are uploaded to “Camera Uploads/Danny”.The folder specification would be per phone. So, my phone would specify “Danny”. My wife’s phone would specify “Katie”, etc. This will make a it easier for me to “clean up” my photos.Support embroidery machine file formats
I use DropBox to support my hobbies including YouTube, sewing, embroidery and cosplay. DropBox is a fabulous resource for backing up files and ensuring I don't lose digital assets such as sewing patterns (PDF) and images of my fabric stash for planning purposes. Embroidery machines use fairly unique file types and DropBox does not support the following file types: .art, .dst, .exp, .hus, .jef, .pcs, .pes, .sew, .vip, .vp3, and .xxx. I'm unable to use DropBox to support my embroidery hobby to backup/centralize/organize these specific assets.
Can't choose multiple files
Device Lenovo, iPad pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11, Question or Issue Dropbox has become my favorite cloud storage. I love it. I love how easy it is to find files. But... no matter what I do, I have watched tons of videos, looked in discussion forums, etc.. I CANNOT SELECT MULTIPLE FILES. It is seriously slowing down my work. I have tried using my windows computer and my ipad, and I can't do it. If someone has any ideas, I am open. I have tried shift, command, Control... nothing works. I fell asleep one night and accidentally clicked two files, but it was a complete accident. I can use any help.
Move my Dropbox files from PC to external drive
Hi! I don't have too much space on my PC to download all my files via Dropbox Desktop App. My goal is the backup all my files saved to Dropbox to an external drive. After I copy the downloaded files to an external drive, how can I then delete them from my PC to free up more space without it syncing and deleting the files from Dropbox.com?Have option to block drag and drop on Dropbox Team sub folders
Hello, For the Windows desktop app. Have the option to block drag and drop on Dropbox Team sub-folders (or only allow for admins, or only allow for selected members). One of the issues with Windows, is that users who are not proficient with using a mouse will sometimes move the mouse at the same time as they double-click on a folder. Their intention is to select and enter that folder. However in some instances, when the mouse is moved at the same time as the double-click, the selected folder can be inadvertently moved (i.e. an unintentional drag and drop is performed). This then creates havoc for all Dropbox users, because the user responsible for the drag-and-drop is typically not aware that they have performed that action. So the net outcome, is that the folder (and any sub-folders) have been unintentionally moved and no one is the wiser until someone else comes looking for the folder or one of the sub-folders. I would like to be able to prevent / restrict this behaviour.