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ajs4files
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
change user on desktop app (PC Win 10)
I have two accounts, and have recently transferred most of my files from one to another where I have more storage. Unfortunately, that is not the account that exists in my desktop app, and thus my fi...
- 3 years ago
Hi ajs4files
You need to :
- Unlink Dropbox from your computer via https://help.dropbox.com/accounts-billing/settings-sign-in/sign-in-out
- Then I suggest removing and deleting the Dropbox folder (or moving it somewhere else)
- Then either relink Dropbox via above, or, probably easier to redownload via www.dropbox.com/downloading and sign in with the correct account
Mark
3 years agoSuper User II
Hi ajs4files
You need to :
- Unlink Dropbox from your computer via https://help.dropbox.com/accounts-billing/settings-sign-in/sign-in-out
- Then I suggest removing and deleting the Dropbox folder (or moving it somewhere else)
- Then either relink Dropbox via above, or, probably easier to redownload via www.dropbox.com/downloading and sign in with the correct account
- ajs4files3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
I think this finally did it! It looks like all the important stuff is now accessible and I have the right account linked to the desktop app. Thanks a lot!
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