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Explorer | Level 3

5 months ago

Why are Dropbox files regularly copying to my desktop?

Why are Dropbox files regularly copying to my desktop? Even files I delete.

Mark
3 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.

Explorer | Level 3

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!

Super User II

3 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
Explorer | Level 3
3 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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