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ainstushar
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

Dropbox moving my documents folder

Hi guys, I just tried the latest beta feature that allows me to backup my mac's folders.   The issue is that when I select to backup my documents folder, dropbox just moves my entire documents fo...
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vzobel
Helpful | Level 5

I just went through this setup and didn't realize it. When I realized I was backing up all my files and was going to exceed my storage limit, I cancelled the sync, updated the preferences to not include My Mac and proceeded to delete the files. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware that the setup process moved the contents of my system based, "Documents" folder in to the Dropbox folder itself! Imagine my surprise when I tried to find a file today, but it was no longer there.  But the directory pointed me to the deleted Dropbox folder.  Now I can't even find it in the Trash, because the deleted file only contains aliases to the folder hierarchy.  I understand the logic in this, but the step was definitely not clear in the setup. I need considerable assistance to recover these files now. Please help!!!

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wulh
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

any solution for this ? I also have the same problems, and want to get back all my files which I have prepared for them almost 2 months. . 

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    paulienat
    Explorer | Level 4
    4 years ago
    Is the way dropbox works...even if I still can't believe it moves your files without any warning. Basically it creates an alias folder in the original position and moves the files that are supposed to be copied under the main Dropbox folder.

    I work with many software that have preferences and other important files in the documents folder and dropbox did a mess with this smart move.

    So basically I've located the original documents folder, moved back (command-drag) to its original position and then I deleted the alias created by Dropbox.

    Then I said Ciao to Dropbox. 🙂 I'll use Google Drive for automatic backup
    • RobRox's avatar
      RobRox
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 years ago

      ciao dropbox after 4 years....that's ridiculous...u cant imagine how much trouble you gave me with this hidden move.

      • iTechnology 's avatar
        iTechnology
        Helpful | Level 5
        3 years ago

        i am having this exact issue with a mac mini M1 - i am running the beta software that is supposed to work with the M1.   I am likely saying goodby also - have you ever tried a migration to a new machine when you had moved many files online only - DID YOU KNOW THAT IF U USE DB TO MIGRATE EVERYTHING ENDS UP IN A DROPBOX SUB FOLDER ALSO! 

         

         

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