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undo changed folder name
Hello, the dropbox folder in finder on my macbook has a new name (dropbox (...)) since I tried the business version. Now I quitted the business version, but that name stays and I can't change it ...
Hey
#1. Unlink the Dropbox desktop application. Once you do, Dropbox will prompt you to sign in. Please don't sign in just yet and close the Dropbox application.
#2. Open your Terminal app (Located at /Applications/Utilities/Terminal)
#3. Copy and paste the following line to display hidden files on your computer:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
Then press Enter.
#4. Go to where your "Dropbox (JaneACompany)" folder is located the delete the grayed out "Dropbox" folder shortcut from there:
- Open a Finder window.
- Navigate to the folder path where you have your "Dropbox (JaneACompany)" folder.
- Delete the grayed out "Dropbox" folder shortcut from there.#5. In Finder, rename your "Dropbox (JaneACompany)" folder to just "Dropbox".
#6. In the Terminal app, copy and paste the following line to re-hide hidden files in Finder:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO
Then press Enter.
#7. Restart Dropbox from Applications and sign in to your account.
Hope this helps you resolve this issue. If you have further questions, please let me know in your reply, I'd be glad to follow-up!
Kind regards,
JaneA
@ JaneA
MacBook ;-)
Jane
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey
#1. Unlink the Dropbox desktop application. Once you do, Dropbox will prompt you to sign in. Please don't sign in just yet and close the Dropbox application.
#2. Open your Terminal app (Located at /Applications/Utilities/Terminal)
#3. Copy and paste the following line to display hidden files on your computer:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
Then press Enter.
#4. Go to where your "Dropbox (JaneACompany)" folder is located the delete the grayed out "Dropbox" folder shortcut from there:
- Open a Finder window.
- Navigate to the folder path where you have your "Dropbox (JaneACompany)" folder.
- Delete the grayed out "Dropbox" folder shortcut from there.
#5. In Finder, rename your "Dropbox (JaneACompany)" folder to just "Dropbox".
#6. In the Terminal app, copy and paste the following line to re-hide hidden files in Finder:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO
Then press Enter.
#7. Restart Dropbox from Applications and sign in to your account.
Hope this helps you resolve this issue. If you have further questions, please let me know in your reply, I'd be glad to follow-up!
Kind regards,
JaneA
- It's solved. Thx!!!
- Zed
Hey JayBee1711, we're glad to hear it is resolved! I'll let Jane know!
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