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JStak's avatar
JStak
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

Files not showing in the desktop app on Windows. What can I do?

This is a new issue. Some files now, are not showing in my desktop app that had previously been available (via the app). Note, please, that I have selected which files I want to live on my PC via the...
  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    4 months ago

    Hey JStak, can you also share the app's syncing status with me? 

     

    Is it possible that the files/folders you can't see locally have some invalid characters that prevent them from syncing?

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