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yesthatsandra
Explorer | Level 3
8 months ago
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Why are Dropbox files regularly copying to my desktop?

Why are Dropbox files regularly copying to my desktop? Even files I delete.
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    6 months ago

    Dropbox wont work if you are also syncing it to OneDrive (as the path shows). You need to stop using it with 2 cloud services. 

     

    Also, its no longer possible to sync the Desktop now with Dropbox. It was a feature of the backup system, but, removed when it launched out of beta. 

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yesthatsandra
Explorer | Level 3
6 months ago

The filepath for Desktop is: C:\Users\yesth\OneDrive\Desktop

The filepath for Dropbox is: C:\Users\yesth

I have a shortcut on my desktop, the filepath for which is:

C:\Users\yesth\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

Hope this helps!

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Mark
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6 months ago

Dropbox wont work if you are also syncing it to OneDrive (as the path shows). You need to stop using it with 2 cloud services. 

 

Also, its no longer possible to sync the Desktop now with Dropbox. It was a feature of the backup system, but, removed when it launched out of beta. 

  • yesthatsandra's avatar
    yesthatsandra
    Explorer | Level 3
    6 months ago

    This worked! I did need to get some tech help with fixing it but it was a One Drive problem. Thank you for all your help!

     

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