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While two folders are paired, each side stays inside its paired folder so moves always land in the right place. You're already at the top of that pair, so you can't go higher.

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To browse elsewhere, unpair the two sides first, then navigate freely and pair again where you want.

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Troubleshooting & messages · Undo, move back and Recycle Vault

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Why does Data Parking say "Already at the pair root — unpair first to navigate higher"?

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Short answer: Paired sides stay inside their paired folders so moves land in the right place. You're at the top of the pair — unpair first to browse higher, then pair again.

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While two folders are paired, each side stays inside its paired folder so moves always land in the right place. You're already at the top of that pair, so you can't go higher.

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To browse elsewhere, unpair the two sides first, then navigate freely and pair again where you want.

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