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I want my files stored locally
Dropbox refuse to store my files locally. There are many instructions on how to fix this in the forum, but they all refer to non-existent menu options. Clearly dropbox either has many versions of its code, or it is changing them. I want a solution that works. I run MacOS12.0.1 on a Macbook Pro M1. I do not want to change…
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No share link ?
I have file on Dropbox ... and (on my PC) my normal use if right click on file (can't rember if it also worked for folder) Then I would select to 'get link' and then could send that to those I want to share file with. I now find 'get link' option is no longer there. The 'share' option, just tries to open Outlook (whichI…
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Terminal Command to Sync Folder Online Only
Hi, I'm on windows and constantly have trouble using Smart Sync. Smart Sync for the most part never shows up in the context menu, so I have trouble quickly selecting which folders I'd like to sync online/offline. I'm wondering if there is a terminal command I can use to choose a specific folder to sync online only so I can…
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My Home folder is buried within my dropbox
Hi folks. I have no idea what happened but some time recently Dropbox started behaving INSANELY for a few days. I kind of ignored what was going on to get work projects out the door and now I am trying to discern what is happening. Basically, my Finder (MacOS Ventura 13.4.1 (22F82)) randomly hangs/crashes (SBBOD) whenever…
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Using latest Dropbox on Catalina and Ventura Macs
Hello. I run Dropbox (desktop) on two Macs, one running Ventura and an older machine, offsite on Catalina. If i update the Ventura Mac to the latest Dropbox, will this prevent/hinder my using Dropbox (desktop) on the Catalina Mac? My understanding is the latest Dropbox is not compatible with Catalina. Thanks.
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Converted from Raw to Jpg
I have uploaded raw files to Dropbox and it changed them to jpeg. They were compressed to 3 mb as well. There is no option to download raw files. I am unable to find an solution although others have asked the same question. Can anyone help l?
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New Windows 11 Laptop Installation
Bought a new Windows 11 laptop and activated Microsoft OneDrive. Tried to install Dropbox and received the message you can't backup with one Drive and Drop Box. I tried to stop the One Drive sync of desktop and documents, but this is not possible. I stopped OneDrive from launching but this didn't help. I uninstalled One…
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Dropbox not syncing with iMac.
I copy edit a newsletter six times annually and have always found the interface between Dropbox and my IMac 17,1 challenging and, well, clunky. Now, however, I have no access either to the current files or to the rest of the team. Apple tech support indicates that my computer is fine, although I know that others have…
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Dropbox files not showing in Finder on MacBook Air
I just purchased a new MacBook Air and am having problems accessing Dropbox. I have downloaded the Dropbox app, but my Dropbox files will not open in Finder as they do on my Mac. I can only access my Dropbox files by: (1) opening the Dropbox app in the tool bar, (2) clicking on the Dropbox icon in the app and selecting…
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Dropbox using 7 processes and 234 MB of memory
My question is similar to this one: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Apps-and-Installations/Why-are-7-versions-of-Dropbox-exe-running-on-my-Windows-11/td-p/610743, but in that question, the largest amount of memory used by any Dropbox process is 4.1 MB, and the total is 9.4 MB. On my system, the Dropbox processes are (at…
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Dropbox desktop app changes without warning
Greetings. I am Destinydecade and I am here to state that today my Dropbox app on the desktop changed without warning. Before I would click on it and boom, Dropbox works. But when I click on it now, it just a shortcut to the Dropbox folder. What gives? Why make the change? This is freaking me out and I worry that something…
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I cant download files...mac says insufficient permission
please help I lost me 3 important folder....desktop.....documents... and downloads. I cant download them from dropbox
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DropBox is stuck at the “Set Up Dropbox” screen when installing
After installing and Sign-In the Dropbox desktop app, the program gets stuck in the “Set Up Dropbox” screen. It's on my Macbook (Late 2009 13.3" OS 10.13.3). I have installed and signed in several times but it always gets stuck there. How can I fix this? See attached screenshots:
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There was a problem completing this request
Hi Everyone, Yes, I am also facing the famous error message "there was a problem completing this request". I just switched from an Macbook to a Windows laptop. I freshly installed windows 10 pro on the laptop and the dropbox app was running fine. Then I decided to upgrade to windows 11 pro. I formatted the hard drive and…
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Stable Build 177.4.5399
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: * Fixed accessibility issue preventing tab key navigation in login menu. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer…
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Beta Build 178.3.4676
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: * Fixed a user interface issue in the Dropbox desktop app window. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal)…
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How to stop Dropbox from creating desktop.ini files?
After dragging the desktop.ini file to the trash a few times, and seeing it re-created, I instead right-clicked and deleted it. So far (5 minutes or so), it has not been recreated. Maybe it's somehow related to a glitch in Windows 10? In any event, it's gone, for now.
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File Saving Issues (Adobe Audition)
Hi folks! I've been running into exactly the same issue as Johnny in the below thread: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-files-folders/File-saving-problems-audio-and-word/td-p/421559 Was there any resolution to this? Adobe Audition is my #1 most used program - I record voiceover for a living and use Dropbox for…
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Aliases dont work after Dropbox upgrade on MacOS
I have used aliases extensively to organize my DBOX .. all within DBOX. For example, i have a folder "ToDO" full of aliases that point to folders that contain projects. I have 4 Macs .. and the user names are not identical .. and this system works across all machines, so i am guessing the links are relative. I recently…
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Cannot Delete Backup
I did a full computer backup and my dropbox is full. I cannot delete the back up file. Suggestions?
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Two-step verification does not turn off
Problem report from an 11-year Dropbox user - currently at the Dropbpox Basic level (as my company has a Dropbox Advanced plan). I typically login to Dropbox Basic using latest Chrome version on Windows. My account normally has two-step verification Disabled. But yet I am often required to enter an emailed code anyway to…
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Downloading files that are Available Offline on my Mac
I've been moving a few things around on my MacBook, and temporarily got rid of a large folder with many files that I keep offline. Now trying to re-download it to make it local again, I change the folders to Make Available Offline, they get the green tick, but the cloud icon remains and they don't download. How can I…
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Dropbox asking if i want to backup external drive?
Saw a Dropbox notification just now asking if i want to sync one of my external drives to dropbox. I use backblaze for my external drives and don’t want them backed up on dropbox (they are gigantic). Anyone know what Dropbox settings I should look at that would be causing this? Thanks!
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Why did the location of my Dropbox folder change?
Today I noticed that right clicking on files in my Dropbox folder (the ones pinned to my Finder sidebar) did not bring up the Dropbox menu options. After further investigation I realized that Dropbox had moved my entire directory into /Users/library and displays this message, buried within preferences: This version of…
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After unattaching ssd drive almost 20000 files are missing
Hey Guys, Two devices here, one has an attached SSD where the dropbox is stored. After disconnecting that SSD suddenly 20 000 files were disappeared from my online storage. I have checked the logs, DB says it was deleted on the device this SSD is usually connected to but at the time when the deletion happened - showed by…
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Dropbox will not start on my M2 MacBook Air
The reason is that Dropbox asks for permission to access my old MacBook Pro root (user) folder, with a name like qzmbp, whereas the root (user) folder on my M2 Air is qzmpa. Strangely it has no problem on my Mac mini (qzmini). How can I fix this???
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Slow Upload Speeds
I am experiencing very slow upload speeds even though I have recently upgraded by internet connection (100mbs down and 40mbs up). I am a videographer who needs to upload gigabytes worth of footage online after every shoot and dropbox isn't even coming close to saturating my provided internet speed. Below is a list of what…
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Use CLI on Linux and Windows. Is it possible?
Hallo Community. I have a need to use dropbox from CLI on Linux and Windows. Is it possible? How? Also from other OS? thanks for your help! vmm
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Photo Library not reachable on macOS after Dropbox sync
Hello all, I am running MaCos Ventura 13.1. I have both iCloud and Dropbox storage for my photos (call me paranoid if you like :-). I like the ability to select a photo from the photo library when I compose messages in Apple mail, for example. Since a few days ago Dropbox application announced that they wish to move files…
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Does making files online-only affect just that device?
Howdy, Using a teams dropbox account - one of our users has too many files stored locally. If that one person, on just their device were to make some of the folders online only, does that only affect that singular device? Thanks!