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Desktop app download failure
Hi, I just received a new iMac with Ventura 13.4. I transfered my MacBookAir (Catalina 10.15.7). When I try to launch the DropBox app, it does not work. So, I tried to download it again from https://www.dropbox.com/downloading?plat=mac&type=full, but the download failed several times. So, now I have a new computer, but no…
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I can't scroll down through my files
I am unable to scroll down through my files.
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Dropbox folders appearing on desktop
Hi, I have a new laptop and I set up the drop box to sync files. On my new computer all the folders and files in my drop box are appearing on my desktop. In file explorer, I click on Drop box icon and and clicked on Location Tab. it lists my location as C:\Users\***\Dropbox. I can see via the dropbox online log in that all…
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How to recover files I removed from drop box Mac
I wanted to save my files to an external drive. So I drug them out of drop box and onto my mac. Then I drug them to an external hard drive. Now I find out I can't open the files on my external drive. I get this message: ... is an online-only file. To open it, first move it into your dropbox folder. I have not renewed my…
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No such xattr: com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P (error MacOs Ventura)
Hello, how can I set a folder to be ignored in MacOS ventura? this one only works on on 12.3 and earlier: xattr -w com.dropbox.ignored 1 and the one supposed to work on 12.5 and above fails with No such xattr: com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P (macos ventura 13.4) xattr -d 'com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P' best regards.
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Message "syncing 2 file"
Some days ago my Dropbox stopped to sync files, so I did an advanced reinstall on my Mac (OS Ventura 13.4). After this my files are syncing as well but Dropbox shows me the sync icon and a message "syncing 2 file" and it doesn't stop the uploading. I tried this but it doesn't work. Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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Dropbox on OSX10.12, obsolete OS.
I am looking for a way to continue to use Dropbox on OSX10.12. I have been informed that support for 10.12 is being dropped and the dropbox app will no longer work. I know I could upgrade for but financial reasons, I can not do so as there are some other applications I would have to upgrade which is prohibitive for me at…
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New MacOS Ventura install on 8TB SSD, files show but do not open and syncing is slow
Hello, I just installed Dropbox on a brand-new Mac Mini M2 with 8Tb internal SSD. Dropbox for Business files are currently 2.3 TB. Dropbox has been syncing very slowly. Some files show the green checkmark but also a cloud with a downward arrow. Other files have a cloud with a question mark and no check mark. See this…
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Mac crashes after update Dropbox
Since updating Dropbox my Mac crashes, won't do anything. Deleting the Dropbox app helps, the Mac won't crash, but I need Dropbox in mij Finder to work. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
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Network storage
Businesses using network-attached storage. How does one backup to Dropbox using the Dropbox app? it looks like it is currently not supported and I dont think anyone wants to copy their network-attached storage files locally just to backup to Dropbox. I find it very surprising this feature is not there. Thank you
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Firewall blocking dropbox.exeexe
Hi community, Can anyone tell me why Windows Firewall is blocking C:\program files (x86)\dropbox\client\dropbox.exeexe? Note the double exe at the end. It's that that is confusing me, otherwise I would just allow access, but I'm not sure if this is something fishy!!?
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Never-ending Backup in Dropbox Backup
For a couple of weeks now I have noticed this phenomenon... When I opened the Dropbox Menu icon on my iMac I noticed that the Mac was backing up yet "Everything is up to date". I have checked in Finder and all the files that should be backed up are backed up (or are they?) because the green tick is there as would be…
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Set Windows 10 default storage location
My windows 10 home PC now uses onedrive as the default file storage location (even though I am not signed in). It's inefficient every time I want to save an office document to have to navigate through multiple file folders out of onedrive to dropbox and the desired folder. In the default app setting, I can not change this.…
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Multiple Different Sync Users
Good morning. Im working for a business that is using Dropbox as a means for us to transfer files between devices around the city. We all have our own username, but all log into the same dropbox. My question is if I have 3-4 different systems all setup to SYNC their dropbox folder, how does it decide which one takes…
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Cannot delete Dropbox Folder in Public Folder on Mac
How can I delete the Dropbox folder on my Mac. User-Public- Dropbox I cannot delete this folder (there is no option to move to trash when I right-click), and I can't drag it to trash.
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Stable Build 176.4.5108
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Features in this update: * Beginning rollout of change to have Desktop shortcut point directly to Dropbox folder on Windows. Fixed in this update: * Fixed an issue causing unlocalized text in UI…
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Removing broken computer from Dropbox
I returned from vacation to find my 9-year old desktop had developed a problem, and will not boot, it powers down. Rather than try to fix old technology, I have a new computer. I have a basic subscription, so I get 2 computers accessing Dropbox. Since I cannot log out of Dropbox on my broken desktop, how do I delete it…
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Downloading Dropbox Incredibly slow
I'm trying to download dropbox onto my new M2 Mac Studio with latest Ventura. It's connected to WiFi and I'm on a 500Gbps internet connection. Every other program, app, file downloads very fast due to my fast internet. However Dropbox is taking forever to download. I got the initial Dropboxinstaller.dmg file quickly, once…
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Can’t print Word or Excel files from Dropbox.com
I have Dropbox.com set to open office files on the web with office integration. I open my Word document from dropbox.com The file opens in Word (online at the Dropbox.com site) When I choose File, Print...it says file is ready to print but never does anything. Never opens another window to select printer. Says if nothing…
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Mac OS Dropbox Update filled up my hard drive completely! Files still show as being online only.
I updated to the new desktop version of Dropbox, and in re-syncing my files, it completely maxed out my hard drive! Previously my hard drive was only about 25% full, as most of my files were stored Online Only. After the update, the finder displays they are STILL Online Only, but my disk is completely full, so Dropbox will…
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Paths to files on my desktop have changed
I have uninstalled the DropBox, but it is still affecting the location of files on my desktop. For example, the path to files is: C:\Users\user\Dropbox\PC\Desktop\[file name], instead of C:\Users\user\Desktop\[file name]. What can be done to get rid of 'Dropbox\PC\' from the path? P.S. My OS is Windows 10 Pro x64 version…
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dropbox and Lightroom
Tearing out the little hair that remains. My photos folder (photos go here) and my Lightroom catalogue are both in Dropbox. My Dropbox folder has always been in my Users folder (wells jacobson) as seen in first attached image. I use a Mac and Dropbox has changed the location of the Dropbox folder to Hard drive > Library >…
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Dropbox app on new MS Surface Pro X is not working
I'm trying to download dropbox application of a new purchased Microsoft surface Pro X but unfortunaly it is not working, dropbox S is working but read only and can'r be syncronized, all my work on dropbox. anyone can help?
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Synchronize Two MacBooks
Hi there! I have one question. If I buy Dropbox premium can I sync a folder on two MacBooks but take effect and changes at the folder? E.t.c. I have a MacBook , I add some files and I delete other files. The folder will take effect to the second laptop? Thank you!
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Renaming a large folder failed
I attempted to rename a very large folder with all my stuff for work, and the process was underway for some time when the error message that the "rename failed" showed up. It appears to have "taken" for the folder in the cloud, but the folder on my PC still has the old name. I appear to be able to access my many hundreds…
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Certain folder not syncing to computer
I recently downloaded the Dropbox app on a new windows device, and notice that one of the folders isn’t showing on my computer explorer. I have tried restarting computer, deleting and re-downloaded Dropbox. I also checked selective downloads and the folder is selected along with all the other files, however when I search…
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How to add a folder to be synced and saved on local PC drive?
FAQs do not address this - they only talk about Team Adminstation and RIght Click options alluded to do not exist. Environment - New Laptop Windows 11, Drop box 2TB personal storage. I use the app on Desktop and a laptop. I initially set the laptop to see 4 folders - no problem all working. I simply want to add another…
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Sync Issues
Has anyone else had a problem with thier files syncing after the initial sync? All of the files synced the first time I added them but any new files or updates will not sync. I have been going back and forth with support and they want me to change my registry file. I don't think I should have to do that for a program to…
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overleaf sync
Hi, In my online Apps/Overleaf, there are 37 projects. In my computer's dropbox folder, for the same directory"Apps/Overleaf“, there are only 21 projects. How can I have all the overleaf projects which have already been in the online dropbox/Apps/Overleaf also show up in my computer？
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Dropbox significantly slows down Windows OS.
I use dropbox only for a few min each day. (I only have about 10-20 files to backup sync, not more than 300MB) But 3 weeks ago or so I noticed all my computer apps, file explorer, and even the Start Menu becoming less responsive. Now I am using Win10 LTSC 2021 on Nvme drive with laptop intel u8265, 16GB RAM on-board. My…