- Create a folder on any local drive
Example
(c:\Dropbox) - Hit the Windows or start button and choose Run:
- Type: CMD to bring up a command prompt window
- Load a command prompt and use the following :
subst x: c:\Dropbox
This will create what looks like a normal internal drive linking to that directory - Open Dropbox and Choose advanced installation. Choose the folder you’ve created (x:\)
Finish Dropbox installation - Quit dropbox immediately after finishing installation
- Return to command prompt and remove the virtual drive mapping with
subst x: /d - Map the drive to your network drive/NAS.
Open any windows window
Press Map Network Drive
Assign the Mapped Drive to X
Choose the Network Drive Location you’d like Dropbox to sync to - Re-open Dropbox