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emh1951
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Files in cloud, but I also want them on PC and to sync continuously

Hi all.  Had things working great with my old computer!  All my files we on my PC and backed up and synced to the cloud, which is what I wanted.  Now with my new computer, the files are still in the ...
Desktop
desktop app
Sync and upload
Syncing
  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    2 years ago

    Hi emh1951 

     

    That isnt the folder. That is a shortcut to it.

     

    You need to go to the actual folder (so it shows on the right hand side of the screen) and then right click etc. 

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Mark
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Via Windows Explorer to wherever you have saved the Directory - so probably something like \Users\You Name\Dropbox. 

 

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emh1951
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
Thanks again - that did the trick!!

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