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BryanmMac
7 months agoExplorer | Level 4
I can't access the Documents and Download folders on my Mac
've lost access to my Documents and Downloads file on my mac - help??
I started a thread back in July and have created workarounds. When it asked whether I wanted to sync/back-up Desktop, Documen...
BryanmMac
Explorer | Level 4
This is what I see. I do not believe I have Backup enabled.
I need my Documents and Downloads returned to local control.
Hannah
7 months agoDropbox Staff
Thanks for the screenshot, Bryan.
So, this tells me you had enabled backup, but it's unlinked for some reason.
If you go through the Dropbox app preferences, click on the "backups" tab and then on "manage backups", what do you see there?
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