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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…
Question or Issue On my old laptop I could see Dropbox in my file explorer. After changing to a new laptop I can not find any instructions on how to do this. The more I look the more I get annoyed because there is just nowhere where I can find instructions or get help. Can anyone here help me with this?
Application Affected (Dropbox) Device (iMac M4) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (macOS 15.7.3) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (241.4.4796) Question or Issue I recently upgraded my iMac from an older intel to a new M4 chip. I thought I cloned all my settings, but now my dropbox no longer syncs my files…
Application Affected Dropbox for Windows Device Lenovo Yoga Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 The Dropbox application will only open if I am not connected to the internet. When I get online, it closes itself and cannot be relaunched. I have tried pausing syncing from the offline app to see if that does…
Application Affected Dropbox Desktop App Device Mac Studio Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS 15.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 239.4.8301 Question or Issue I was forced to upgrade and switch to "File Provider" which was a complete nightmare, regardless, I got it installed and everything was…
After the new app update, when I "Pause Sync" for 30 minutes or 1 Hour, it does not restart syncing after the selected time. It does say something like "File syncing and backups paused until 1:11 PM" but it does not start syncing again at that time and stays paused until I manually choose Resume Sync. Device Dell Desktop…
Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (macOS14.3, etc.) Firrefox Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.479 Dropbox Plan (Plus) Question or Issue Linked new macbook to dropbox, installed app again, but now way to get the file provider working/eligible. Did several restarts, no results, Number of files synced…
I've tried multiple time to install dropbox using both the regular install and the offline install. I enter my password and then get this error (and if I drag the dmg to applications, I just get a shortcut to the installer). I reviewed this thread -- same problem, no solution. Any suggestions? Thank you!
2025 Macbook air m4 Dropbox v240.4.8493 I have 2tb in dropbox and I want it all on an external drive and Dropbox has no way to do this. I tried logging out and changing the storage location - that doesnt work. Every time I switch it and log in dropbox closes because of an error and when I reopen it hasn't switched; the…
My Dropbox is connected to my Gmail ID. Due to some reason, I changed my password, because of which the Dropbox that was logged in on my computer system got disconnected. While trying to reconnect Dropbox on my computer, it is asking me to create a new folder on the system. However, my Dropbox already contains data of more…
Application Affected Dropbox Device Dell Desktop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 240.4.8493 Question or Issue I paused syncing syncing last week "indefinitely." Now, I want to resume. But there is no way to do so. The bottom text of the app window pop-up just…
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