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tym07
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer to an older one? new update.

Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer. I'm on a Mac (OS v. 12.6) and I just updated to the newest version today (10/25/22), and the dropbox folder has disappeared from my...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    3 years ago
    tym07 wrote:

    Is there a way to downgrade the version of Dropbox on the computer.

    No, because even if you install the older version, it will automatically update almost immediately.

     

    I just updated to the newest version today (10/25/22), and the dropbox folder has disappeared from my desktop and is only available on cloud storage.

    Storing the Dropbox folder in CloudStorage is a new requirement from Apple; not Dropbox.

tym07's avatar
tym07
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

There was an update today (10/25/22) and after I did so, the dropbox folder on my desktop has been moved to a "secure" location, but I can't find it on my hard drive. I'm using a MacBook Pro and MacOS 12.6. NEVERMIND.

 

Found the solution in the link to the email that was send regarding this update:

 

If you had removed your Dropbox folder from Locations, it can be restored by following these steps: 

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Click Finder in the menu bar.
  3. Open Preferences.
  4. Click the Sidebar tab.
  5. Under Locations, check Cloud Storage.

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