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Stop Dropbox from transferring files from cloud to my hard drive
Hi, I just installed the Dropbox app on an iMac (running Mojave), and I could've sworn that I clicked an option stating that I just want all my files to be stored in the cloud and not on my local hard drive. (I successfully set up Dropbox that way on my MacBook.) But something went wrong here: I noticed that there weren't…
Key Command/Shortcut to "Copy Dropbox Link" from Mac Finder.
I copy download links all day from the Mac Finder. It would be great to assign a key command so that you can highlight a file in your Dropbox via Mac Finder, and press a key command to copy the link instead of right clicking.
Error when copying anything from Dropbox (monterey, 2020 m1 MBP)
Whenever I try to copy a folder from the local Dropbox folder to another folder in my Mac, I get this error: "The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8062)." Does anyone know why this happens? I haven't messes with permissions or anything. Copying from any other folder works…
Time Machine can't find my Dropbox folder.
Hi, Since "new Dropbox" (what a mess !) I don't find Dropbox folder in my Time Machine backup (Mac OS 13.4). Of course it is located in Cloudstorage on my Mac, but I don't find this folder on my Time Machine backup. Can you help ?
Dropbox offline installer keeps popping up
Dropbox offline installer (the .dmg on Mac) keeps popping up. I don't know why I even got the dropbox offline installer -- I have dropbox installed, and updates usually would be handled online? The question is what to do with it. Should I run it? Why? And would it mess up my dropbox installation? Should I ignore it? The…
How to ensure a file (or folder) is held on both my computer hard drive and in Dropbox?
Ive checked DB help and community and cannot discover how to keep a MS word file in DB and on my computer hard drive. I'm told I have to sync it but cannot discover how. I'm running OSX Ventura 13.4 on a MacBook. Maybe these don't support what I want. Thanks for any help.
Menu bar icon not appearing
I used to be a Basic member but am now a member of a Family Plan. I am not able to get the Dropbox icon on my menu bar on a new Mac - Monterey 12.01. I have quit and trashed the application and have reinstalled a couple of times, but nothing. I can't for the life of me get the icon on my Menu Bar. Does the Menu Bar have a…
not syncing on high sierra classic mac pro
i'm on high sierra with a classic mac pro and a wired (and wifi connection) and i'm having a problem here i haven't been able solve and i am about to have my second local tech over to try to diagnose. dropbox has not been syncing. it seems stuck at about 180 or 280 odd files. i have logged off and logged back into dropbox.…
Is it possible to edit contents of uploaded zipped file?
I have a series of large 1-2 GB zipped files already uploaded to my Dropbox. I need to update only one small file within each of the larger zipped files. Is it possible to delete and add a new file within this already uploaded zipped file on the web version of Dropbox? If this is possible, it would save me save days of…
Reinstalling Dropbox App and retaining D drive location for Dropbox folder
I recently had to reinstall Windows 10 on a desktop. I had the Dropbox folder installed on my D drive, which is a separate physical drive (not a partition) from my C drive. The Dropbox app was installed on C, which was reformatted as part of the reinstallation, so I lost the Dropbox app. Since the W10 reinstallation did…
The content look different on different computers.
during the last 2-3 months my dropbox content look different from my 3 computers , some maps do not exist , It is a real mess! What can I do? I have been trying to delete files and maps but nothing works.
Changes made in a shared excel document are only saved locally but cannot be seen by others.
Hi! I have just bought a new MacBook Air and have a new problem using my Dropbox. My siblings and I share an excel file that we all regularly make changes in. I have never had this problem before with my old MacBook Pro but with this new laptop, my changes are saved to my MacBook but cannot be seen by my siblings. Any…
Incorrect data transfer prediction
Hi everyone, I'm moving hundreds of gigabytes to DropBox. However, from what I see on the top bar of DropBox on my Mac, the calculation of the amount of data to move is happening slowly. To clarify, I have been seeing roughly the same time estimate for completion since this afternoon. However, it's like DropBox keeps…
Change Dropbox Backup location/name (macOS)
Hello, I'm trying to get my Dropbox backups synchronized and more sensibly labeled. As I connect more computers they get various names attributed to the "Backup Folders" that are created in Dropbox. At times these names are either a bit ambiguous "Mac (5)" or lose their original meaning (Macbook Pro 13 ..... MacBook Pro…
Can't open Dropbox folder with Explorer (Windows 10)
I have been using DB for several years without problem. Today I find I cannot open folders in my Dropbox folder on my C: drive with Explorer. I can see them if I use the web app. I have rebooted and reinstalled the program, to no avail. If I click on it, I get the hourglass, which will not stop unless I forcibly close it…
DropBox not updating/syncing with 1Password
i am using a stand alone version of 1Password....it syncs/updates perfectly with a dropbox file to my iMac but it will now no longer update/sync with the same version of 1Password on my Macbook air i have gone through the trusted steps i have used successfully in the past to delete data on 1Password and re-sync but that…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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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