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Brian286
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2 days ago

Can you selectively sync only selected folders and leave the other folders alone?

Can you change Dropbox to Selectively sync  only selected folders  AND a switch to give an option to leave the other folders alone, still on the local PC under folder Dropbox. At present unticked...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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Hey Brian286 - could you send us a screenshot of the options you get so that we can have a  visual too?

Also, what is your computer's OS version and the Dropbox desktop app's status and version as shown in your system tray?

Brian286's avatar
Brian286
New member | Level 1
2 days ago

ntel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz   3.20 GHz     8Gb RAM

Windows 10 Pro  Version  22H2     OS build 19045.5247

Dropbox  Preference, General shows  V215.4.7202

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    2 days ago

    Did you try using the PowerShell application on your computer instead of the right click option Brian286?

    As for not getting the 'Don't sync to Dropbox.com' option, there might be a 3rd party app that's interfering. In that case, you could try quitting your 3rd party apps and trying again. 

    Keep us posted anyhow!

    PS: Have you considered using the option to keep some of your files and folders online-only, instead of available offline? 

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