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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. “Couldn’t start Dropbox” error on Mac Dropbox fails to launch after macOS updates (e.g., 15.5). Quick Guide * Ensure system extension (and Keychain access) is enabled. * Reinstall…
Hi, so I want to move my dropbox folder to another drive with more space. Currently my dropbox have around 500 GB of available offline files. It's a company dropbox so in total it has 6 TB of files. I want to move the dropbox folder to a 2tb drive. I read so many problem about indexing that took forever or other syncing…
A number of people on the Beyond Compare Forum (Scooter Software) are reporting problems with the subject error when trying to access their Dropbox accounts using Beyond Compare. I first ran into the error about a couple weeks ago and it goes away at times and then comes back. This last occurrence seems to have started on…
Hi all, I'm joining the "File Provider API broke my computer" dance and sure wish I had read more in this forum before attempting to update. Dropbox had consistently been using 600-800MB RAM even when idle, so I was hoping the update would fix the issue (it did not). The update initially ran smoothly, and I left the…
I had to restore my MacBook Pro's OS (15.7.4), then re-install DB desktop app (did it several time to try to fix problem, in fact). All files are showing 0 bytes. I can open them one by one, then the opened ones are showing as they should. But I have a lot of images...need a faster solution. The right click function of…
I was able to add Size header to my columns on Dropbox website last year sometime. But now when I go there to switch my List view column headers, I no longer get the inverted caret. However, I get it with Grid view and Large Grid view. Where did it go? It's the same in Safari as in Chrome. Application Affected Dropbox…
Application Affected DropBox Windows App Device HP OmniBook Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue I just purchased a new Windows 11 machine and downloaded the DropBox app. In the system tray, when I hover over the greyed-out app, it says…
It's been a while since I've used Dropbox since it disabled normal operation in Systemtray on x11 in Linux (I use icewm). I'll be happy to reuse it but until it doesn't come back it's hard for me to reuse it again.
I cannot use dropbox as a location to select files from on iphone ios 26.2.1 I have restarted, installed everything over and over. Removed preview app, and nothing. Application Affected dropbox on iphone Device iphone 17 pro ios 26.2.1 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) files iphone app Dropbox App Version (if…
Device iMac 2024 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Tahoe 26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) v241.4.4853 Syncing Status "Up to date" Question or Issue I recently set up my existing company Dropbox account on my new iMac. All the folders/files appeared to sync fine and I can open individual ones with no…
Application affected, Dropbox, Kindle Fire Max 11 Device: Kindle Fire Max 11 Operating System: Fire OS 8.3.3.8 Dropbox App version: Latest For the last few years I have used Dropbox almost daily, importing files into Songbook Pro. At the end of December I retired my Fire Max 11 and bought a new one. It has been working…
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