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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…
Hey All, Originally I had the issue, that my dropbox doesn't sync properly to one of my machines: a Windows 10 PC. It looks as if one of my folders is selectively synced (90% of its contents are unavailable on my machine), while no selective sync is set up in the preferences - and the missing folders do show up in the…
Hi, Since Monday, my MacBook Pro has been crashing and not starting up properly. I ended up on the phone to Apple Support, and we isolated the problem, which is ... Dropbox! I can get my computer to work and not crash only by turning OFF Dropbox running in the background and setting Dropbox to NOT turn on at Login. IF I…
Hi, I am a Dropbox user for 15 years or so. I use it for business. My Dropbox icon was nowhere to be found on mu pc a few weeks ago, so I could not seem to check whether my Dropbox was syncing anymore. So, I deleted the Dropbox app from my pc and tried to install it again. The deletion did not go smooth, couldn't delete at…
I just added a new PC to my collection and tried to setup Dropbox. I have been using Dropbox for a long time. I downloaded the desktop app and logged in with my account UN and password but nothing has been downloaded. My account shows 3 devices but not the new one. What do I have to do to get the new device to sync? I have…
I am trying to install Dropbox and the process gets stuck where the screen says: "Leave this screen open. A sign in prompt will appear." I never get a sign in prompt. The message just stays there. How can I get past this? Colin Whipple
Hi I'm on macOS 14.4.1 and Dropbox keeps giving me the notification "Dropbox for macOS on File Provider is now ready", but I don't want install this update. Is there a solution to stop receiving this message without having to install the update? Thanks
I am writing this both on behalf of myself (personal pro account), but also a company I am director (business account). But moreover, as member of a large ongoing discussion with a number of other professionals who, like myself work in the music industry who are experiencing huge issues with the new file provider version…
Hi Everyone, I signed up for a 30 day Dropbox Plus trial. I already had Dropbox Desktop App (version 207.4.5821) installed on my Win Acer Nitro laptop on the C: drive with a Dropbox folder syncing with my online Dropbox account while on the Basic plan. The files in the Dropbox folder are still syncing fine with my online…
Hi, I upgraded to Sonoma 14.5 and then the icon disappeared from the upper list and it says "the system doesn't support Dropbox". I tried to download the App., but it doesn´t work. Strangely enough it worked with Sonoma 14.4 (!). Can you pls help? Thanks!
I am very happy with the current Dropbox and can access my dropbox files on the web, on an ipad, on a desktop computer and on an iphone. Why should i install the “new” backup which will undoubtedly have things in error and will lead to user confusion ??
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