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Dimitriu
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Why are some online folder not on my computer?
Hello
Just got a new computer, running the latest Mac OS.
I installed the latest dropbox version and chose the folders I need to have locally on my computer.
However, I can't see the "cloud...
- 2 years ago
Hi Dimitriu, it's absolutely clear.
However, as both Walter, and Hannah mentioned, if you have selectively synced the content, that would explain why you can't see them in your Dropbox folder anymore.
Feel free to send us a few more screenshots of your selective sync settings, along with the app's syncing status, just for us to check if the app is maybe still syncing content.
Dimitriu
Explorer | Level 4
To be clear :
This is what i used to have on my dropbox folder
this is what i have now on my new computer :
And i dont want to download everything. I want it to display as only online content
is tat more clear ?
Megan
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi Dimitriu, it's absolutely clear.
However, as both Walter, and Hannah mentioned, if you have selectively synced the content, that would explain why you can't see them in your Dropbox folder anymore.
Feel free to send us a few more screenshots of your selective sync settings, along with the app's syncing status, just for us to check if the app is maybe still syncing content.
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