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stashtvm
Helpful | Level 5
6 years ago

How can I go about re-linking an existing Dropbox folder stored on a separate drive?

I am reinstalling windows 7 and my old dropbox folder is on a seperate storage drive so hasn't been deleted by the instalation process. When I reinstall the dropbox software it wont let me use the ol...
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    stashtvm
    6 years ago
    Hi thanks for the reply, have managed to sort it by creating a folder with exactly the same name as my old folder and windows merged them and now all my files are being indexed now
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MFNL
Explorer | Level 4

I have just switched to a new desktop but I managed to transfer the hard disk from the old to the new computer.

On that hard disk are all my dropbox folders.

Is there a way to re-install dropbox on my new computer and let it know where the old folders are? 

The other option is to delete everything, install dropbox and synchronize the new computer from scratch. But I have almost 500 GB of data, and it would take quite some time to download it all.

Thank you all in advance,

Bets wishes

Maria

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Jane
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
6 years ago
Hey MFNL, kindly note that I moved your inquiry under this discussion, as I had previously posted some steps that could be helpful regarding the task at hand.
 
Please have a look my suggestions at your earliest convenience & let me know how you get on with these steps or if you have further questions in your next reply here. Thanks & enjoy the rest of your day until we talk again Maria! 
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    MFNL
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 years ago

    Dear Jane,

    it is all working according to your suggestions. Sorry I missed the previous conversation and thank you for sorting it out.

    Bests

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      Jane
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      6 years ago

      Fantastic MFNL; happy to hear this has been sorted for you now! Happy Dropboxing ahead Maria & don't hesitate to ping us back here if you need further assistance in any way; we're just a post away. Take care until we talk again & have a relaxed Friday ahead! 🤓

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        MFNL
        Explorer | Level 4
        6 years ago

        a great friday and weekend to you too!

        :-)

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