However when I try to start the backup process for my documents it says it cannot do it ...
\nIn order for Dropbox to be able to back up your key folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads, etc.) they need to be located in their default location, meaning C:\\Users\\[your username]\\Documents. Look at the properties of your Documents folder and go to the Location tab. There should be an option to restore it back to the default location.
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Once the folder is back in the default location, Dropbox will be able to back it up. It does that by MOVING your key folders into your Dropbox folder.
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The Dropbox folder can exist on another drive entirely, however. In order to enable the Dropbox Backup feature, the system folders, Desktop, Documents and Downloads need to be in their default locations in order for the backup to be initiated.
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This is because those folders are then moved into the Dropbox folder directly in order to be backed up to the site.
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