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Peter1967
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Cannot re-sync after account name (folder name) change - Mac

I had a sync folder on my Mac before re-naming my Mac user account (and user folder) and now I get a dialog box displayed when I open my machine that indicates Dropbox is trying to find the sync fold...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Thanks for the quick response Peter1967 

     

    Could you try these steps and let us know how it goes?

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Walter
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Thanks for the quick response Peter1967 

 

Could you try these steps and let us know how it goes?

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Peter1967
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Thanks Walter, that worked!

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    Walter
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    2 years ago

    Glad to hear that, Peter.

     

    Take care and see you around the Community!

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