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How can I avoid downloading all my files when I install dropbox app?
Hi,
We have a Business account with a amount of files bigger than our laptop harddisk. Every new employee we have the same problem : when they download the dropbox app on their computer (Mac Os), i...
Hello Vict0r87, welcome to the Dropbox Community!
In general, when you carry out an advanced reinstall or you install the desktop app on a new device, you'll be asked if you want to selectively sync folders and how you want your content to be Smart Synced before the installation is complete.
If you've previously signed in to that computer and there's an existing folder for that account, you need to do an advanced reinstall and:
- Choose the "Advanced" setup option during the installation process.
- Select the parent folder of the existing Dropbox folder as the location for this new install.
However, could you clarify for me if there have been multiple users signing in to the desktop app on the same device?
Keep me posted!
Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHello Vict0r87, welcome to the Dropbox Community!
In general, when you carry out an advanced reinstall or you install the desktop app on a new device, you'll be asked if you want to selectively sync folders and how you want your content to be Smart Synced before the installation is complete.
If you've previously signed in to that computer and there's an existing folder for that account, you need to do an advanced reinstall and:
- Choose the "Advanced" setup option during the installation process.
- Select the parent folder of the existing Dropbox folder as the location for this new install.
However, could you clarify for me if there have been multiple users signing in to the desktop app on the same device?
Keep me posted!
Hi Lusil,
I can confirm you that there is only one user per device. I was not aware of the selective sync option. I will have a look next time or try a reinstall.
Thank yoiu
Can you tell me how to remove this app without losing my computer files. PLEASE !!!!!
- Lusil
Hi suel, thanks for nudging us on this thread, and sorry to hear about your frustration.
If your computer's folders, such as your Downloads and Documents folders, were added to your Dropbox folder, that would mean that the computer backup feature was enabled.
In this case, have a look at this article which mentions how to turn off the feature and move the files back in to their original location.
If you have any trouble along the way, just give me another nudge. Cheers!
