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I have a new computer and want all my Dropbox files online only (10TB). Is there a way to have the directory of files visible locally without downloading all files? My old desktop was set up to show all the online-only files so if I needed them I could download easily. I could just sync everything and then manually set the…
After updating to this new version, the new status columns show sometimes the wrong status with directories. A directory may show Sync Pending, while all underlying files and directory show the green checkmark. The Dropbox item on the taskbar shows Up to date.
Application Affected Dropbox client (the OG app for file syncing, not sure if it has a separate name) Device HP Envy x360 Laptop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Home Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 237.4.5655 Question or Issue On November 19, the Dropbox client displayed a dialog box saying…
The Windows 11 Dropbox app updated on Wednesday and now repeatedly crashes. Software version 219.45.4463. The problem is present on two W11 devices, both received the Dropbox update. Dropbox and Windows 11 has been reinstalled on one device. Both are company managed and had no issues with Dropbox prior to this update.…
Recently migrated to Dropbox, immediately setting preferences to dark mode. Works for the preferences page, sync & storage, webpage, but not the taskbar window? It's like a solar flare. Is this a glitch or a purposeful thing? Using a Desktop: amd cpu, nvidia gpu Windows 11 recent update Dropbox most recent version…
Application Affected Dropbox Device PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 For years, I've been using Dropbox on my PC without any problems. But today, something happened: for some unknown reason, the PC client lost authorization and asked me to log in again, as if I were launching it for the first time.…
Received update last night while working with other programs. It did a lot of syncing and indexing for about half an hour. Can anyone tell me what this was all about?
Why are my files now being automatically set to online only with the newest update? This is the most idiotic thing Dropbox has done yet. I don't care if there is a new interface on my desktop. I do care if now all the files I thought were actually on my HD are now gone. Thanks for wasting my bandwidth as I re-download…
Application Affected Dropbox for Windows Device Desktop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Win11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app)Latest Question or Issue Every single day, the Dropbox app has started popping up a notification that my Dropbox is full and wants me to upgrade. I am well aware that my Dropbox is…
Hi, I just received an email about the new desktop app so I downloaded it and tried to install it but the install fails with an error on libglib2. My system is a new install of Ubuntu Mate 24.04 with version 2.80.0-6ubuntu3.1 of glib2 which is >= 2.40
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