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afm24
Explorer | Level 4
12 months ago

New Mac computer syncs to old folder.

Hello, How can I change which folder is used by Dropbox? I got a new MacBook and successfully integrated everything from the old one to the new one using Migration Assistant. Everything, that is,...
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    12 months ago

    Hi afm24, it wouldn't be possible to ask the app to locate that folder, since it's considered to not be a Dropbox folder now.

     

    In general, we don't recommend using migration programs for the Dropbox folder, as it can result in permission issues, and other unexpected issues, such as the one you're experiencing now.

     

    The best method to ensure that you're getting the correct files from the Dropbox site is to perform an advanced reinstallation of the app, and let the files sync normally from the site onto your machine.

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