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tomd1944
New member | Level 2
3 months ago

My files sync as online-only, but I need to make them available offline. How do I do this?

I keep virtually all my files on drop box so I have them continuously backed up.  I have about 700gb of data used for this.  I just bought a new computer with windows 11 and after getting drop box up...
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tomd1944
New member | Level 2
3 months ago

Thanks to ChatGPT I was able to resolve the problem. I love ChatGPT.  All my files are coming over now. 131,713 files which will take about 4.5 hours.

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shawntripet
New member | Level 1
3 months ago

How did you resolve this?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    3 months ago

    Hey shawntripet - sorry to jump in here, but I'd imagine that this Help Center article would help with this. 

    Whenever you get the chance, take a look there and let us know if you have any follow up questions. 

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    tomd1944
    New member | Level 2
    3 months ago

    Right mouse click on drop box icon, select your name, select preferences, select sync, and then make sure "Available offline" is enabled.

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