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does dropbox copy itself?
I am trying to use Dropbox as a place to store transferred files while I move to a new computer. I am new to dropbox and I feel like I am doing this the wrong way.
Both new and old computers ar...
In that case, you simply need to install the desktop app on your new computer and make sure to log into the same account as the old one skidoo52
From there, you should let the desktop app sync your files until it's 'up to date' in your menu bar.
If you'd like to adjust your syncing settings or the bandwidth the desktop app utilizes, you can do it through the app's preferences.
I hope this helps!
Hi Walter,
Goal is to transfer files from old computer to new computer.
1. copy from old computer into dropbox
2. copy from dropbox onto new computer
Goal is to transfer files from old computer to new computer.
1. copy from old computer into dropbox
2. copy from dropbox onto new computer
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffIn that case, you simply need to install the desktop app on your new computer and make sure to log into the same account as the old one skidoo52
From there, you should let the desktop app sync your files until it's 'up to date' in your menu bar.
If you'd like to adjust your syncing settings or the bandwidth the desktop app utilizes, you can do it through the app's preferences.
I hope this helps!
