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VictoriaAlger's avatar
VictoriaAlger
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

How to change my app data on new MacBook pro

Please help me get the Dropbox app on my new MacBook Pro.  I have tried downloading the installer a dozen times with the same error message each time. The  Dropbox app data user path is wrong (from my old iMac), and I don't know how to change it to my new computer user name in the app.

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  • Здравко's avatar
    Здравко
    3 years ago

    What about, to open a terminal window, after that copy the command line, I posted above as is, next paste it into the terminal window and finally press Enter key? 🧐🙂 Is it working now?

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

    Hi VictoriaAlger,

    Execute following command in a terminal:

    rm -rf ~/.dropbox

    Is the application now running normally after sign in? 😉

    Hope this helps.

    • VictoriaAlger's avatar
      VictoriaAlger
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago
      I will try your solution but I’m a bit tense about how to do it.
      • Здравко's avatar
        Здравко
        Legendary | Level 20
        3 years ago

        What about, to open a terminal window, after that copy the command line, I posted above as is, next paste it into the terminal window and finally press Enter key? 🧐🙂 Is it working now?

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