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allanmariano's avatar
allanmariano
Explorer | Level 4
6 years ago

Problem moving Dropbox folder from linux to NTFS partition

Hello everyone, I have a dual boot system with 3 partitions, Windows 10, Debian 9 and a NTFS partition, that I use for shared files. I used to install Dropbox on both system using the same folder in...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    6 years ago
    Hi Allan, if you’re using Windows the Dropbox folder is in the NTFS drive, then there’s no issues.
     
    However from Debian, you won’t be able to sync your files since the Dropbox folder isn’t located in an EXT4 drive. You’ll need to have a separate Dropbox folder stored in the EXT4 drive specifically for the Debian install.
     
    Hope this clarifies matters.
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Jay
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Hi Allan, if you’re using Windows the Dropbox folder is in the NTFS drive, then there’s no issues.
 
However from Debian, you won’t be able to sync your files since the Dropbox folder isn’t located in an EXT4 drive. You’ll need to have a separate Dropbox folder stored in the EXT4 drive specifically for the Debian install.
 
Hope this clarifies matters.
Andres_Hernande's avatar
Andres_Hernande
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

Hi,

Why dropbox did this change?, it complicates the use for users with double boot.

 

Andres

  • allanmariano's avatar
    allanmariano
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 years ago

    Hi, Andres

    Yes, I'm wondering that, as well. As I said, I used to have just one copy of the folder in a shared NTFS drive which I could access from Linux and Windows drives. They must have done that for security reasons, or something like that. As we might be a small percentage of users doing so, this will propably not be solved.

    There is an explanation that you can read in this thread.

    • Здравко's avatar
      Здравко
      Legendary | Level 20
      6 years ago

      Hi Andres_Hernande and allanmariano,

      It seems that I haven't explain (in my previous post) very well what I mean. And it is that, You shouldn't rely on workaround, coming from Dropbox. But, this doesn't mean that working workaround couldn't be found! Read carefully the refereed thread.. :wink: There are tips which can lead You to solution. Of course every such solutions could be temporary - It seems, We (I mean affected users) and Dropbox are playing game for mices and cat... :grin:

      There are not any security reasons for such decisions! Security reasons pointing is bad excuse try for their marketing strategy.

      Wish You a good luck.

      • allanmariano's avatar
        allanmariano
        Explorer | Level 4
        6 years ago

        Hello, man

        Sorry about the misunderstanding. actually, I've just decided to use the website while I'm on Linux.

        Thank you very much for the help!

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