I want to replace an old computer with new and try to avoid the download sync on the new computer

lvv

I have Dropbox plus account.  Can I copy the local folders from the old computer to the new computer to avoid syncing the folders from the server down to the new computer? 

 

I sync two large folders.  I will be getting rid of the old computer and replacing with the new, but would like to avoid downloading the folders from the server to the new computer to avoid going over my internet service provider cap.

 

Is there a way to do this?

Rich

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@lvv wrote:

Can I copy the local folders from the old computer to the new computer to avoid syncing the folders from the server down to the new computer?

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Copy the Dropbox folder from the old computer to the new computer and rename it to Dropbox_OLD or something similar. Install Dropbox on the new computer and select the location that you want for the Dropbox folder. When the installation is finished, Dropbox will immediately start to sync. Pause syncing or exit Dropbox. Move the content of Dropbox_OLD into the newly created Dropbox folder. When the move is complete, and not before, resume syncing or re-launch Dropbox.

 

At this point Dropbox will begin indexing all of your files. This process will take a while, especially if you have a lot of data to go through. During this time it may say that files are uploading or downloading, but it's only transferring comparison data and any changes that it find. Be patient and LET IT WORK.