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Ric02's avatar
Ric02
Explorer | Level 4
12 months ago

Loading Dropbox files onto new laptop

I have used Dropbox for many years and have had no troubles keeping my files sync'd between two machines. Over the years the total file size has grown to about 500 GB.   I have decided to add a n...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    12 months ago

    Hi Ric02, thanks for messaging the Community.

     

    You could try that method, however, it could lead to issues with syncing or conflicts.

     

    There isn't another way to get files onto your machine reliably, without allowing the files to sync down normally.

     

    If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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Thannguyen
New member | Level 2
12 months ago

I got the same problem like you. I call dropbox for help for a year but still not sold yet. each time I call them they ask upgrade and pay more but the problem still there

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