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Adrienne W.1
10 years agoNew member | Level 1
What is the Dropbox (Old) folder on my computer?
There is a folder in my finder on the left that says Dropbox (old) - I think it is left over from an upgrade sometime ago. I have a new dropbox folder with the dropbox icon that I have been using and...
- 6 years ago
Just want to confirm to anyone wondering that yes, it is safe to delete. The files won't be deleted from any old linked dropbox accounts, only your computer. I tested it myself (after copying all the folders, just in case). Go ahead and delete!
Sanchez
Dropbox Staff
Hey guys,
This folder is created when you unlink/link to a different account on your computer, or if you re-install and don’t choose a different location for your Dropbox folder.
I hope this helps!
Thanks
Hobe717
8 years agoNew member | Level 2
Thanks. Mine was a reinstall after Windows crashed.
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