How to install and configure DropBox in Windows 7

Dropbox is an online file storage and file sharing and synchronization. Its a free service. You can put your files online and share with others, also you can synchronize your online files and your local files. This tutorial will show you how to install and configure Dropbox in Windows 7.

Before we start, here is the official description and features of Dropbox:

Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.

2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers.
Sync files of any size or type.
Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers.
Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected.
Work on files in your Dropbox even if you’re offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again.
Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off if the connection drops.
Efficient sync – only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time.
Doesn’t hog your Internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limits.

To install dropbox on Windows 7 please follow this steps:

1. Download the dropbox installation files from dropbox website.

2. Your downladed file will be similar to dropbox 0.6.507. Double click the file to start installing dropbox.

3. Follow the installation wizard of dropbox

Specify the installation path

Wait until the installation finished. And you will be asked for the dropbox account:

If you don’t have the dropbox account, the wizard will create for you, its free. And if you already own the dropbox account, you can enter the details here.

4. Enjoy the dropbox on your Windows 7.

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