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JaneLH
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Missing files and photos after adding them to Dropbox and syncing to a new laptop
I recently bought a new laptop and wanted to transfer all my files and photos over to it. Dropbox looked like an easy way to do it, but I am noticing many of my photos and files are missing from the new laptop. Dropbox is saying the sync is complete. Any assistance is welcomed.
Could you try changing the bandwidth limit on the Dropbox desktop application to increase the download speed in the app for files to sync faster?
- HannahDropbox Staff
- JaneLHExplorer | Level 4
Hi Hannah,
When I started up my new hp laptop I was intending to move everything manually, bit by bit. But there was a prompt on the new laptop recommending dropbox and thought I would give it a try. I don't remember the exact steps, but it seemed fairly easy.
It looks like all the files are uploaded to dropbox but some of my photos are missing - even from the 'dropbox move' folder.
The dropbox icon on the new laptop says my 'files are up to date', but will randomly start saying photos have been added.
Help would be appreciated - I am especially worried about my photos.
Thanks.
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