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Lindanew
19 days agoExplorer | Level 4
Why is my Documents folder in my Dropbox folder?
After many years using the same computer, we purchased a new one. There are many things different from the "old days". I feel like a total newbie! I somehow ended up with my documents folder in Dr...
Jay
18 days agoDropbox Staff
Hi Lindanew, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Do you know if you've activated the Dropbox Backup feature?
You can check this by viewing this page on your account.
This will help me to assist further!
- Lindanew16 days agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you for writing. I checked the page and it says Backups 0 bytes No files
- Walter16 days agoDropbox Staff
Thanks for clarifying that for us Lindanew
Can you please send us a screenshot of what you're seeing on your computer so that we can have a visual too? Since you've not backed up any files or folders to Dropbox, I'm not quite sure about the issue you're facing, that's why I'm asking.
- Lindanew16 days agoExplorer | Level 4
Hi Walter, Thank you for reaching out. I don't know how to do a screen shot on the computer. I opened the list that shows all the different items on my computer, under categories like Quick Access, One Drive, Dropbox, This is what the address says at the top of the list . C:\Users\gljcm\Dropbox\Documents\Alan June 22\ALAN\Documents\BOB'S 70th BIRTHDAY\70 B'DAY WISHES BOB I have tried to do a screenshot, but it says it is too large.
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