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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…
What is says on the title - I've been "upgraded" to the latest version of Windows Dropbox that has a new column for sync status, but my right click context menu (for making files offline/online and view on dropbox.com etc) has disappeared. https://help.dropbox.com/installs/dropbox-for-windows The app is up to date, I've…
Hey! My dropbox files of a new account are located in the following: And if i right-click on files, it doesnt show dropbox sharing menu (i've already check finder extensions). Thing is, there is another a dropbox folder located under ~library/cloud storage/dropbox And this one truly works (sharing menu, right-click, etc).…
I've been using Dropbox for years now and suddenly out of nowhere I get "Get started with Dropbox" in the iOS app. It's annoying. How do I remove it? Is this a bug?
I am hoping to get some clarification on the current capabilities of dropbox to support file provider mode on macOS Sequoia. My current set up is such that my home folder is migrated to an external SSD, formatted appropriately in a APFS encrypted. On my dropbox settings, I am constantly asked to update to file provider,…
I installed the Dropbox app from the Windows App Store. Everything seems fine with syncing, but after about a day, the icons for the desktop shortcut and the folder in file explorer change to the default white paper icon. I have had this happen on two different Windows 11 machines. One is personal, one is at work. File…
Dropbox icon is saying "Syncing . . . " forever. I upgraded macOS to the latest version (15.3.1) and restarted the machine. (I don't know how to update Dropbox .) "View sync issues" says "You don't have any sync issues." How can one diagnose what's going wrong?
After setting up a new MacBook Air M3 running macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, the Dropbox Finder contextual menu items (like “Share Dropbox Link”, “View on Dropbox.com”, etc.) are missing — even though Dropbox is syncing files properly. Dropbox version: 223.4.4909 Steps to Reproduce: * Install Dropbox from the official site (.dmg) *…
I live in the command line on a Mac. I have my files in ~/DropBox and this works for me. However, when do the upgrade to the latest version, it wants to move the files to CloudStorage in the hidden library folder. I don't want this.. I want my files in the user root of the user directory. my terminal command line gives me…
2 years later... I have a brand new Mac Mini M4, latest macOS Sequoia 15.5 and up-to-date Dropbox. After sleeping then Dropbox sometimes doesn't sync and I have to do exactly this -- manually locate DropboxFileProvider and Force Quit it. Synching immediately resumes. Nothing else that I've tried works. The Dropbox app…
Hi, can you PLEASE revert that new Screenshot "feature" you added in MacOS. Previously, it was possible to simply drag and drop a Screenshot into Finder or Photos right after it was taken. Now, your stupid popup shows up and drag and drop doesn't work. This worked PERFECTLY in the past and there was NO reason to touch this…
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