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Shared folder has created a copy of itself
A year ago I created a shared folder with 4 members. Today I found out that 3-4 months ago the folder I use isn't connected with the one the team members are using. Modifications made by me are in my folder, but not in the one of the team members. But changes to a file made by a member is shared with all the other members except me. When I check the folder, it's listed as "not shared". The team check shows I'm the owner and see all other members listed.
Any ideas how to fix this?
As solution I can create a new shared folder, but to me it's a work-around.. I would like to know what might have happened.
What will happen to the old folder when the members leave that folder and while I as owner doesn't have the same folder anymore..
Any ideas how to fix this?
As solution I can create a new shared folder, but to me it's a work-around.. I would like to know what might have happened.
What will happen to the old folder when the members leave that folder and while I as owner doesn't have the same folder anymore..
Watapana wrote:
... When I check the folder, it's listed as "not shared". The team check shows I'm the owner and see all other members listed.
...Hi Watapana,
Most probably you have unintentionally unmounted/deleted the folder you are talking about. Just creating a new folder on the same place with the same name doesn't mount the shared folder back! It's just a new folder with the same name, nothing more. You should still have access to the shared folder in spite not mounted. Take a look here. Find out the shared folder. Most probably it's labeled "Not added to Dropbox". If so, just add it back! Take in mind that this folder can change its name since on the same place is another folder with the same name. To avoid this, rename the new folder to some other name.
Hope this helps.
Watapana wrote:
... When I check the folder, it's listed as "not shared". The team check shows I'm the owner and see all other members listed.
...Hi Watapana,
Most probably you have unintentionally unmounted/deleted the folder you are talking about. Just creating a new folder on the same place with the same name doesn't mount the shared folder back! It's just a new folder with the same name, nothing more. You should still have access to the shared folder in spite not mounted. Take a look here. Find out the shared folder. Most probably it's labeled "Not added to Dropbox". If so, just add it back! Take in mind that this folder can change its name since on the same place is another folder with the same name. To avoid this, rename the new folder to some other name.
Hope this helps.
- I found the folder in the location you mentioned and was able to solve the issue.
Thanks for your help.
