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Sarah00
Explorer | Level 3
4 months ago

Dropbox syncing after computer restart from Time Machine backup: Will I end up with duplicate files?

I had to restart my computer from a Time Machine backup and am trying to re-sync my Dropbox files. This is especially important because the backup was recorded 4 days before the computer issue and I ...
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Walter
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4 months ago

Hey Sarah00 - thanks for posting on our Community and happy Monday!

 

Could you please clarify your computer's OS version and the current status and version of the Dropbox desktop app as shown in your menu bar at the moment? 

 

Thanks!

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    Sarah00
    Explorer | Level 3
    4 months ago

    Hi Walter,

    After the update that caused my computer to crash and start this whole mess, I am running Sequoia 15.0.1 and I had installed the most recent version of Dropbox 209.4.3661

     

    My computer restarted overnight because of an “issue” so I’m trying to get it all opened again.

     

    At this point it looks like all the 22,000 files have synched and I don’t SEE any duplicates. I’m relieved. Thanks for following up.

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