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paulpeterson
4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Alias Folders
I had to re-sync Dropbox recently and when I sync the app on my iMac Dropbox creates locked alias folders for Desktop, Downloads and Documents. Do I have to wait for the files to sync and the localiz...
Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hmm, can you please hover your mouse over the Dropbox icon in your menu bar, to check the sync status of the application?
Also, if you try enabling hidden files on your computer, do you perhaps see the folders then?
Also, if you try enabling hidden files on your computer, do you perhaps see the folders then?
paulpeterson
4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I now see this after seeing hidden folders but its missing the folder Mac (I have 2 x macs on Dropbox)
- Jay4 years agoDropbox StaffThanks for the info, paulpeterson. I'd recommend getting in contact with the support team directly for further assistance on why the other computer backup folder isn't visible.
Once you get a ticket ID from the automated response, please let me know the number here so I can locate it in our system! - paulpeterson4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Thank you!
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