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How can I stop notifications on Windows 10?

How can I stop User Account Control from demanding approval every time someone updates a Dropbox file? I'm running under Windows 10 and preferences does not seem to change anything.

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Jane

Thanks for circling back to me on this discussion with this screenshot (@lucasvandermeer), this has been really helpful, I hope you’ve had a great Friday so far!

In similar cases, when we suspect that something isn’t working correctly, we usually advise attempting a re-installation. If you’d like to follow my advice, you can have a look at the steps below:

Spoiler

Stop Dropbox (If needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the icon in the Notifications panel and select "Quit Dropbox".
Uninstall Dropbox: [Note: If Dropbox was installed by a Windows administrator in Program Files, you will need admin permissions to remove the application.]> Click on the Start button on the bottom left of your screen, and select "Control Panel" (Windows 7), or type Control Panel at the Start screen or start menu, and click on it (Windows 10, 8 ).> Click "Uninstall a Program". >Select Dropbox from the list of programs and click "Uninstall".
When the uninstall finishes, reboot your computer. This will make sure the uninstall is complete.
At that point, I’d suggest disabling any Security/Antivirus programs & give our offline installer a try: https://www.dropbox.com/downloading?plat=win&type=full (Windows)

Please keep me updated here on your findings or results whenever you have some spare time & I’ll do my best to follow-up with you. Thanks in advance for taking the time to try my suggestions & I’m wishing you a relaxed weekend ahead!

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Rich

That's not User Account Control. That's the Windows 10 notification system. Either disable the various notification options in Dropbox Preferences, or turn off Dropbox in Windows' notification options.

AAAlter

It may not be from "User Account Control", but that's what it says at the top of every pop up that warns me a file has been updated. I can attach a screenshot if that would help. My notification preferences are turned off in Dropbox, and the option in Windows notifications for Dropbox is grayed out.

Rich

Attach the screenshot, because I have a feeling that it's not Dropbox doing it, especially if you've disabled notifications.

AAAlter

It won't let me take a screen shot, because it locks all processes until I answer the question. Nevertheless, I took a photo of the screen. See attached. I hope it's attached ... I had to paste in a path ... maybe that works.

Mark

You've pasted the local file's location (i.e. C:\ etc.) so that wont work sorry, you need to upload it first to Dropbox etc. and paste a link here after that

AAAlter

Screen image

Lee B.29

I'm having this exact problem on one of 4 Win10 boxes where I run Dropbox -- in this case a new Lenovo laptop. The message definitely states it's from User Account Control. I've tried to figure out what's different on this machine, but can't find anything in Dropbox preferences or Win10 that solves the problem. Has anyone found an answer to this?

lucasvandermeer

I'm having the exact same problem with a brand new Dell laptop.

Jane

Hey @lucasvandermeer, are you facing the same issue as the OP? Please let me know of the details in regards to this inquiry & I’ll make sure to follow-up with you asap. Thanks in advance!

lucasvandermeer

Dear Jane, indeed the same problem as the OP. I've taken a picture, since screenshots do not work when the popup arises. It arises about every 30 minutes.

2018-10-26 11.20.24.jpg

Jane

Thanks for circling back to me on this discussion with this screenshot (@lucasvandermeer), this has been really helpful, I hope you’ve had a great Friday so far!

Spoiler

Stop Dropbox (If needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the icon in the Notifications panel and select "Quit Dropbox".
Uninstall Dropbox: [Note: If Dropbox was installed by a Windows administrator in Program Files, you will need admin permissions to remove the application.]> Click on the Start button on the bottom left of your screen, and select "Control Panel" (Windows 7), or type Control Panel at the Start screen or start menu, and click on it (Windows 10, 8 ).> Click "Uninstall a Program". >Select Dropbox from the list of programs and click "Uninstall".
When the uninstall finishes, reboot your computer. This will make sure the uninstall is complete.
At that point, I’d suggest disabling any Security/Antivirus programs & give our offline installer a try: https://www.dropbox.com/downloading?plat=win&type=full (Windows)

lucasvandermeer

Dear Jane, this indeed helped - thanks!

Jane

Ah, that’s amazing & thanks for sharing the news @lucasvandermeer! :upside_down: Happy Dropboxing ahead & enjoy the rest of your day!