Dropbox refuses to open, simply because I changed my folder location

[ncvbn]

I'm getting this error: https://i.imgur.com/3aRCC3V.png

I just now set up Dropbox on a new Windows 10 laptop. I made the target folder C:\Dropbox. But then I realized that was a stupid idea, and I moved the files to C:\A\Dropbox, which is a much better location for my Dropbox folder. Now Dropbox won't even open. It gives me that "Dropbox Folder Missing" error ("Your Dropbox folder has been moved or deleted..."). What on earth am I supposed to do? This doesn't make any sense.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Hannah]

Hey @ncvbn, welcome aboard the Dropbox Community!

How did you actually move the Dropbox folder to C:\A? Manually?

If so, it makes sense that you're getting this error. I suggest following what the error message says and move the folder back to C:/. 

Then, use the steps to move the Dropbox folder to the location you want from the Dropbox app preferences. 

Let me know how it goes.

[ncvbn]

How did you actually move the Dropbox folder to C:\A? Manually?

I'm not sure what you mean by "manually". I mean, I used my hands of course, to type and to use the mouse. I think I used Ctrl-X and Ctrl-V.

If so, it makes sense that you're getting this error. I suggest following what the error message says and move the folder back to C:/.

Unfortunately, it won't let me move it back. It says the files are in use. Even when I reboot the computer and try to move it back before I've started using any files, it says the files are in use.

[Hannah]

Thanks for the update here!

Can you try a more advanced reinstall of the Dropbox application, to see if that helps?