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BryanmMac's avatar
BryanmMac
Explorer | Level 4
8 months ago

I can't access the Documents and Download folders on my Mac

've lost access to my Documents and Downloads file on my mac - help?? I started a thread back in July and have created workarounds. When it asked whether I wanted to sync/back-up Desktop, Documen...
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    8 months ago

    Have you tried out the steps my colleague, Hannah provided in this thread on how to revert your content back to their original locations? 

BryanmMac's avatar
BryanmMac
Explorer | Level 4

Hi Megan, I want both folders to remain on my MAC and not be located within my Dropbox file system. I don't care if I lose sync access.

 

Megan's avatar
Megan
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
8 months ago

Have you tried out the steps my colleague, Hannah provided in this thread on how to revert your content back to their original locations? 

  • BryanmMac's avatar
    BryanmMac
    Explorer | Level 4
    8 months ago

    Thanks, Megan. I was able to manually deleted and move the folders over. 

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      8 months ago

      We're glad to hear it's sorted now and thanks for keeping us in the loop too BryanmMac 

       

      See you around the Community and take care! 

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