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Want to use Dropbox on Windows 11 without local files.
I have a small SSD on my new laptop, I don't want to carry around an external drive, and 95% on the time I am online with internet access. I just want to use dropbox like the mobile app lets me, rath...
Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi Gord1, thanks for your rather speedy response!
I'm afraid, no. The device should be in S mode, in order for you to use the Lite Dropbox app version.
Otherwise, you'd need to use our standard stable desktop app Windows version.
I hope this clarifies!
So, I still had the Microsoft store installed, and was able to download and install the app.
Specifically I would like to have a virtual drive mapped to my Dropbox drive online. This app does not appear to support this functionality. I also have OneDrive from Microsoft and it supports this seamlessly. The "Lite" version of dropbox doesn't appear to give me any more functionality than the web site does.
- Megan
Hi Gord1, in regards to the virtual drive being mapped to your account online, it's true that we currently don't have such feature.
You might be able to find third-party apps, or ways if you search online, but it's not something we can officially guide you with.
As for the S mode app, it's definitely more limited that our stable version indeed. Is there a specific feature or functionality you're referring to, or that you'd like to see there?
I am looking for exactly the same functionality that OneDrive from Microsoft provides. Being able to use “save as”, and navigate to a Dropbox folder to save file, or after opening a file click save and have it saved back to the web.
- Jay
Hi Gord1, if you're on a paid plan, you can install the normal Dropbox desktop application, and mark files as online-only so that they don't take up any space on your computer.
