After the process is done, you can delete the “Dropbox (Old)” folder from your computer and start using the new “Dropbox ()” folder. ![]() The time this process takes depends on the amount and size of your files. It’s recommended that you don’t touch the “Dropbox (Old)” folder while this process is happening. If you are running the Windows 10 Defender firewall, you may have to give Dropbox permission to go through the firewall after an update to the firewall software. This process is just a precaution to ensure that a copy of your files are safe on your computer while your files are re-syncing. To keep your files safe during this process, Dropbox renames your Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) from “Dropbox ()” to “Dropbox (Old).” Then, Dropbox creates a new folder in the same location on your computer and syncs your files there as well. ![]() This means that Dropbox needs to re-sync your files to your computer in order to make the transition into or out of the team. If you just joined or left a Dropbox Business team, you might receive a notification that says that Dropbox “needs to sync your files again, which might take a while” and that “your current files will be saved in Dropbox (Old).”
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