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If you have the Dropbox Sync App installed, you can use Selective Sync to prevent folders from syncing to your hard drive. These folders will only be available online.

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  1. Click on the Dropbox icon on the task bar along the bottom right of your computer screen
  2. Click the Settings icon and select Preferences from the menu
  3. Select the Account tab, then click Select Sync
  4. Uncheck any folders you do not want to sync to your local device, click Update
  5. Click OK to update Selective Sync settings
  1. Click on the Dropbox  icon on the top right of your computer screen
  2. Click the Settings icon and select Preferences from the menu
  3. Select the Account tab, then click Change Settings
  4. Uncheck any folders you do not want to sync to your local device, click Update


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