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How can I choose an existing Dropbox folder on my new installation?
I'm a new user and I've installed dropbox now, so I want to specify an existing folder, but I can't choose, always dropbox creates a new folder, in any folder I choose. Is it possible to change so that I can choose my existing folder?
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey technicare, thanks for reaching out to us.
In this case, what you need to do is choose the "Advanced" setup option during the installation process.
Then you need to choose the parent folder of the existing Dropbox folder as the location for this new install.
For example, if your old Dropbox folder was added to: C:\Desktop\Dropbox you would need to choose C:\Desktop.
Let me know how it goes.
- T_theresa_A
Community Manager
Hi technicare and welcome to the Dropbox Community 👋. I hope Hannah 's assistance has resolved your query for you.
We have a special group here in the community just for our newer members called Dropbox for Beginners it’s filled with handy how-to guides that will help you get started with Dropbox and explore all the amazing things Dropbox has to offer 👩💻. We can't wait to see you there 😁
