We are talking terrabytes of data. Wanting to know if I have to redownload all or will indexing work with latest version?
Thanks
Hey starproductions, thanks for nudging us on this thread.
\nIf you format your internal/main drive on your computer and you have the Dropbox folder located in another drive, it shouldn't be affected.
\nHowever, to be on the safe side and to have some peace of mind, I'd recommend making sure that the desktop app isn't running before formatting.
\nOnce you complete the format, reinstall the desktop app. Before completing it, apply your selective sync settings and point the location to the parent folder of your Dropbox folder.
\nIf anything comes up, give us a shout here or submit a ticket to our Support team - we're more than happy to help!
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