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BrandonLee
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Dropbox Update - Issues with file link

Dropbox was automatically updated on my computer and after the update, my co workers has a shortcut on the drive to allow old file links to remain the same when opening them. My computer does not hav...
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  • BrandonLee's avatar
    BrandonLee
    3 years ago

    Hi Jay, 

     

    It was the symlink, i was able to recreate it and it seems to be working now. 

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Jay
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Hi BrandonLee, thanks for messaging the Community.

 

Which OS are you currently using, and is it different to your colleagues?

 

Is it possible that you're referring to a symlink to the Dropbox folder?

 

Any other info or screenshots would be helpful!

BrandonLee's avatar
BrandonLee
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Hi Jay, 

 

It was the symlink, i was able to recreate it and it seems to be working now. 

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    Jay
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    3 years ago

    Glad to hear you were able to resolve the issue! If you need any further assistance in the future, please let me know.

     

    Enjoy your week!

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