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Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't covered by the FAQ's please create a new topic here. I see a "Couldn't start Dropbox" error on my Mac Seeing the "Couldn't start Dropbox" error on your Mac? Quick Resolution Confirm the Dropbox system extension & Keychain access are…
Dropbox is showing "Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment". I need a solution for this. I tried everything- Internet Connection Issues Firewall or Antivirus Blocking Dropbox VPN or Proxy Interference (Though when i turn on vpn it starts to sync but only for a minute) Dropbox Server Issues (Dropbox in my…
Hello, it looks like I have two dropbox "folders" in my Users>Library>CloudStorage folder (see attached screenshot). The blue Dropbox icon, when double-clicked, goes to my current Dropox folders and files. The second highlighted folder (Dropbox (7-5-26 4/31PM) seems to open a second set of the same files, although not…
I'm running Dropbox (paid personal account) on Windows 10 (version 10.0.19045.7291) and the right-click context menu has completely disappeared from Windows Explorer. The sync overlay icons (green checkmarks etc.) are still showing correctly, but no Dropbox options appear when right-clicking files or folders. Here's…
New Macbook here, upgrading from a 2019 Intel-based system; used Migration Assistant and everything seems fine. I'm getting a bunch of these warning pop-ups: Support Ending for Intel-based Apps This version of "DropboxUpdater" will not open in a future release of macOS. Learn how to update to an Apple silicon version. I…
For the last week or so the dropbox menu that appears when right-clicking has disappeared (file transfer, make available offline, etc). I'm on Tahoe 26.6.2 and the legacy version of dropbox. I've tried…. Turning off Adobe Core Sync - made no difference Reinstalling Dropbox - worked until I turned on my laptop the next time…
Hi, I recently moved my existing Windows installation to a new PC by cloning my Windows SSD. Windows boots normally on the new PC and my files are accessible. Dropbox, however, will not start. I can open my existing Dropbox folder normally in Windows Explorer, and my files are still there. I can also see the Dropbox…
They are visible on my Dropbox account when viewed in the browser, but are missing on File Explorer. Is this a sync issue? How do I get visibility of these files in Explorer?
Hi, everyone! I have been experiencing an issue with Dropbox since September 1, 2026. We use Dropbox on four different Macs to access and work with the same files. Since September 1, the “Make available offline” and “Make online-only” options have completely disappeared from the Finder right-click menu. Our current setup…
Note: This is not about the preview pane that appears when you tap on a file name. It is, however, about the persistent empty preview pane that appears each time you launch the app, regardless of where you are in Dropbox, before you tap on anything. This has made using the app in vertical (portrait) challenging—read:…
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