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secret_username1
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
How to revert all files from "online-only" and save to local disk?
Awhile back I used SmartSync to free up disk space. I'm now trying to ensure all files are on the local disk rather than only online. Is there a way to accomplish this? One idea: under preference...
- 2 years ago
Hi secret_username1, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
You can mark the entire Dropbox folder as available offline when right clicking it in Explorer/Finder.
This will ensure that all files download to the computer. Depending on your OS, you can also select the default option in the Dropbox desktop application.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
ItsAWrapVideo
Explorer | Level 4
I tried to leave a jpg file of my screenshot of what my options are when I rt click on the folder I want to make ONLINE again, but won't let me attach the screenshot.
(BTW, thanks for responding so quickly)
Nancy
24 days agoDropbox Staff
ItsAWrapVideo, can you try copy pasting your screenshots(s) here instead? Let me know if that works.
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