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jamainaz
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
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Issues with adding a second account to my desktop

I installed the Dropbox app on a new laptop and logged into my business account, which now shows up in file explorer.  I stopped midstream and planned to go back later to add my personal account, but...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Okay, none of these would open the app itself. This article should show you where to click.

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jamainaz
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Shortcut here on the toolbar:

but I've also opened my Start Menu, and single clicked, double clicked, and CTRL-clicked on the Dropbox App there, as well as on the shortcut on my Desktop.

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Jay
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
2 years ago

Okay, none of these would open the app itself. This article should show you where to click.

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    jamainaz
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Thanks so much!  The icon was hidden so I had to go find it.  I signed in under preferences and now I can access my personal Dropbox via file explorer.  Many thanks.

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    Jay
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    2 years ago

    No worries, glad to have helped out.

     

    Enjoy your week!

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