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'Desktop' can't be opened because the original item can't be found.
I have a Mac. I went to use Dropbox to upload some files. I got a message saying I needed to update.
I followed all the prompts that popped up and ended up with Dropbox copying or moving my deskt...
It sounds like you have enabled the computer backup feature.
Could you try disabling it using these steps, which will then give you an option to move the file back to their default location.
Sadly, I don't know what I did or didn't do concerning the "computer backup" feature.
I simply followed the prompts that came up. I did see a notice that said I might see my desktop moving around, but that it would look normal again after the download finished.
When I first looked at the Dropbox App via the icon on my dock, I think I saw "Desktop, Downloads, and Documents" in there. After changing Preferences to use Finder, my app icon now opens to the internet version and I don't see the App contents any longer.
I have no idea if I am missing files. I wanted to upload some things from my Desktop as attachments and I got the message that I mentioned in the subject heading. I feel like I've been tricked.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffIt sounds like you have enabled the computer backup feature.
Could you try disabling it using these steps, which will then give you an option to move the file back to their default location.
"Could you try disabling it using these steps, which will then give you an option to move the file back to their default location."
Where are the steps that you speak of??- JayMy apologies, the link was in my previous post, from here you should see how to disable the computer backup feature.
Thank you for sending the instructions.
However, I am still stuck.
When I open my Dropbox via the icon in my dock, it seems I get the "online" version, and not the app.
I searched for the App on my computer through Finder, but it doesn't come up.
So I tried to reinstall it. I still cannot find the Dropbox App on my computer to follow the steps to disable the computer backup.
