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ace4
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Lost a folder on my PC after sharing and moving it on another PC :-(
I did this (kind of) mess: Computer A has a free account and this folder structure: C:\ Dropbox\ Projects_on_A\ Project_1\ Computer B has free account and this ...
- 2 years ago
Thanks for the info, currently, you can't drag a shared folder into another shared folder, as it would make it a private folder within the parent shared folder (so, 1 becomes private for a second, and then becomes part of the shared folder B).
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi ace4, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Is the Projects_on_B folder already a shared folder, or is it a private folder?
This will help me to assist further!
ace4
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you for your fast reply. Yes, I've been less sharp then required in documenting my case, the folder Projects_on_B was shared to A creating - now that you point me to it, a potential loop.
- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
Thanks for the info, currently, you can't drag a shared folder into another shared folder, as it would make it a private folder within the parent shared folder (so, 1 becomes private for a second, and then becomes part of the shared folder B).
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