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ainstushar
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

Dropbox moving my documents folder

Hi guys, I just tried the latest beta feature that allows me to backup my mac's folders.   The issue is that when I select to backup my documents folder, dropbox just moves my entire documents fo...
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RobRox
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

ciao dropbox after 4 years....that's ridiculous...u cant imagine how much trouble you gave me with this hidden move.

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iTechnology
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago

i am having this exact issue with a mac mini M1 - i am running the beta software that is supposed to work with the M1.   I am likely saying goodby also - have you ever tried a migration to a new machine when you had moved many files online only - DID YOU KNOW THAT IF U USE DB TO MIGRATE EVERYTHING ENDS UP IN A DROPBOX SUB FOLDER ALSO! 

 

 

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