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I don't see my external drive backup files, even though the backup is completed.

I don't see my external drive backup files, even though the backup is completed.

borii
Explorer | Level 3

It's my first time using Dropbox Backup and I wanted to backup my external hard drive before I change the settings on it. On the Dropbox Backup homepage, it says backup is completed, but when I click to view backed up files, only my folders are there and nothing else. I've checked on multiple computers and still nothing. Please help.

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Nancy
Dropbox Staff

Welcome aboard the Community, @borii

 

To make sure we’re on the same page, have you checked your Backup page online and none of your files are there?

 

Let me know and we’ll take it from there.


Nancy
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borii
Explorer | Level 3

Yes. Only my folders are there. All my folders say 0 items.

Hannah
Dropbox Staff

Hey @borii, have you restarted your computer, to see if that makes any difference?

 

If not, can you send us a screenshot showing that your backup appears as complete?


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