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Rob W.16's avatar
Rob W.16
Helpful | Level 6
10 years ago

How can I get the old file view back?

Hi,  How do I remove 'Recents' as I login now and I can't get to see my files and folders...I can't even get using the menu on the left hand side!!  If this is a 'fancy new development' then the ...
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  • Tom_H's avatar
    Tom_H
    10 years ago

    Click the link on the left side that says "files" you will see the old view. Its the first item under recents. 

    If you do not see it, then I suspect it is a browser rendering issue. Please try another browser. 

Rick G.23's avatar
Rick G.23
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

Agreed!!!

Tom (above) failed to answer the original posters underlying question/concern that there appears to be no way to stop the web-based Dropbox platform from opening in to the Recents folder.  Recents, which for me,  is a completely useless function.  However, I have no way to disable it, and have Dropbox open in the Files folder.  

Please Dropbox Team, either default the web platform to open in the Files folder, or allow users to choose which folder they want to land in upon login.

Thanks

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