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keg1
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Should I migrate the Dropbox folder on my Carbon Copy Cloner backup disc or not?
My old laptop was stolen. I've been accessing all my files on a loaner computer via Dropbox with no issues. The new computer has finally arrived. I have a Carbon Copy Cloner backup disc and was going...
keg1
Explorer | Level 4
Thanks, Megan, that helps to clarify some things.
The Dropbox folder I have on my CCC backup disk is now about 3 weeks out of date. I am using the Dropbox desktop app on the loaner computer.
It looks like I can download the desktop app on the new computer, and then select folders to sync locally (https://help.dropbox.com/sync/selective-sync-overview) - which is what I want. It seems like either method will work, but the one described here might be cleaner as it would be the most up-to-date version of all my files and folders.
Thanks for helping me sort that out!
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