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Forum Discussion
Accessing backup files from a different device.
I want to access the backup of another PC (it's in another city than where I am) I want to see what files are in the backup. I only see a "restore" option which I absolutely DO NOT want to do.
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Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi KathrynG, I'd be happy to help!
Assuming you've enabled Computer backup on a device, that means that the Documents, Desktop, Downloads on this device, would sync to your Dropbox account online, and then to any other updated computer that's using our desktop app.
You mentioned that you see a "restore' option. Where do you see that? Are you able to see your Backup when visiting your account online?
Let me know!
Thank you for your reply, Megan. I go online and see 3 backups for 3 different PCs I've used. I look for options to access the backup to see what's in there, but only see an option to restore.
- Walter
Hey Walter. Thanks for jumping in! I had not tried that ... and it worked perfectly! Thank you!!
(Note to Dropbox: I suggest you make this easier with either another option under the three dots or instructions that say double click to access the contents of the backup)
