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Folders/Files being duplicated (Double folders now)

  • May 22, 2025
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I had a system crash some time back and had to have a repair and re-install my working systems from a back up (super-duper). When I restarted the new install of the system the BOX sync has duplicated all my folders, so now I have two of everything, though the BYTE count in some is not identical, which is also strange. When the back up was installed and I re-booted I had to login again with BOX and then this trouble started.

I deleted the duplicate folders and the next day they were all right back there again.

ANyone tell me what is going on and how to fix it? Best regards.

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    Hi there, 

    Welcome to the Box Community!

    Some disaster recovery tools (i.e. Time Machine, Carbon, Genie Timeline) may have a "backup", "restore", or "sync" function. These functions should not be used to move Box Sync content from one device to another or when reinstalling Box Sync due to a system crash as this may cause issues such as duplications.

    We recommend to use the instructions for reinstalling Box Sync on a new device as mentioned on this page: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044195033-Reinstall-Box-Sync-on-a-New-Computer

    Best,

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    Hi France,

     

    we faced the same problem, how can we solve it now?

    Is it necessary to delete al the duplicated folders manually or is there any other faster option?

    Thank you!

     

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