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I get an error when trying to load some files. Any ideas why and what to do?
Hi, since few weeks I'm getting an error on some files in my Dropbox. I use Dropbox tipically from 2 different Laptops. Typically I use Dropbox from 2 different laptops. Now it happens that some files that up to the day before I can open regularly, suddenly at the time of opening give me an error (Error loading), which I…
When I any file on my Mac it goes to ~/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox/.Trash instead of ~/.Trash
While investigating some weird behavior on my Mac I figured out that files I deleted from the Finder (say with Cmd-Delete) were going not to ~/.Trash where they should but to ~/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox/.Trash. The files being deleted here are not from my Dropbox; they can apparently be from anywhere and end up in this…
Offline sync option missing.
Where is the option to have Dropbox make all files available offline? It used to be in the Sync tap of preferences... MacOS 13.2.1
When will the MacOS Update be forced on users to move to Users/xxxx/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox ?
The new MacOS update that moves Dropbox to Users/xxxx/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox is causing a massive issue as all the excel files that are linked to other Dropbox files now no longer work as the links are still to Users/xxxx/Dropbox - so I assume that I have to update every link in every file to the new Dropbox file…
Windows 10 jumplists not playing too well with DB
I just relocated the shared dropbox folder from my employer from my PC's C drive to my internal E drive. But I am having problems updating my taskbar jumplists with the associated files. I'm talking about selecting my often-used files and pinning them into the respective jumplists by dragging and dropping. I was, however,…
Can I select what folders I want to sync on first install of Dropbox?
When I first install the mac Dropbox app, can I select what folders I want to sync or do I need to install dropbox then go into dropbox preferences and uncheck the folders I don't want to sync?
What is this 'cloud only' icon?
I have a file in my Dropbox folder on my Mac that has a "cloud only" icon next to it (see screenshot). What does it mean? It's not one of the icons mentioned at https://help.dropbox.com/sync/macos-sync-icons. Right-clicking the file does not give any of the standard Dropbox-related options (Share, Send a Copy, Copy Dropbox…
Linux Dropbox Certificate error
After installing dropbox proprietary (using dropbox_2020.03.04_amd64.deb) and python3-gpg on on Linux Mint the app fails with the following message. This means Dropbox doesn't work at all on Linux when installing from the .deb file. # dropbox start -i Starting Dropbox.../usr/bin/dropbox:303: PyGIDeprecationWarning: Since…
No internet connection
Dropbox states that I have no internetconnection ..... BUT I have. HELP (im not a computerwizzard) 10 times reinstall Virusscanner disabelled Windows HPdesktop
Uploading directly from hard drive
Why does DB constantly fix things that aren't broken? I discovered the new backup "feature" when I uploaded from a thumb drive to DB. The next morning when I tried to share the file, I discovered it wasn't accessible as a file - it was only in the no-man's-land of "backup". I've done a bit of reading in the documentation,…
Stable Build 169.4.5684
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many fixes including the following: Features in this update: We're beginning to roll out new share modal experience for files. Fixes in this update: * Fixed an issue that caused tray banner notifications to persist when switching accounts. * Fixed a bug…
Beta Build 170.3.5822
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Features in this update: * We're beginning to roll out new share modal experience for files Fixed in this update: * Dropbox for macOS: Enabled sync for files with unusual filenames * Dropbox for…
Problemi di indicizzazione, problemi di sincronizzazione V168.4.402
Da quando ho aggiornato l'app alla nuova versione in oggetto la sincronizzazione funziona male, se clicco su "rendi disponibile offline" non scarica i file, l'indicizzazione del Finder nelle cartelle Dropbox non funziona più (il Finder non trova nulla) e ho anche la sensazione che l'app influisca negativamente sulle…
Mac Finder will not search Dropbox
When I do a search from the dropbox folder, it offers the option to search "this Mac" or "dropbox", but it will only respond to "this Mac" - I then get a search of all the hdd, including files in the dropbox folder. My files are NOT only stored online in DropBox. They are physically on my Mac. I'm running macOS Ventura…
Stable Build 168.4.4802
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Fixes in this update: * Fixed an issue that prevented users from adding a payment method when they have no active payment method. * Fixed a bug that prevented online-only files from being launched…
Linked excel sheets not updating
I have a question that has been puzzling my team as we use Excel as our main system in our business, with many separate files that have cells linked together. We have a shared file on dropbox that allows us to all access and update these excel files. Our issue is that if my teammates or I update one excel file, the other…
Disable automation notification on Desktop Mac
I see the badge notification on the desktop even though I closed all notifications from Mac and account and snoozed notifications all day.
Removing access to Dropbox files on one computer, but keeping them on another
How do I remove access to selected DB folders on one of my computers, but still getting access to them on my other PC??
Conflicting copies of excel file
Our small company of 3 have been using Dropbox Online for 2 years. We are all on Apple Macs, running the latest version of Mac OS, working at home Recently the Dropbos app for Mac was updated, and now we are having the following problems 1. When a file is opened, changed and saved, it is saved as a conflicted copy, even…
Recover Files From Local Cache
I am working with some large files (over 1tb) synced to a local drive. I accidentally made a folder Online Only and now those files are sitting in the cache folder where I cannot access them. When I select Make Available Offline Dropbox starts downloading them, but it will take a long time and I don't have enough local…
What do the checkbox ticks in the list of files mean?
The green checkbox ticks in the list of files/folders: What does fully filled in green mean and what does green with white in it mean?
Why Dropbox?
Hi Convince me why I should continue to use Dropbox instead of Google Drive, since I get much more on Google Drive for the same money. I´m using Dropbox pro where I keep everything important in my life and have the app on my computer using "local" and "only online" Michael
Dropbox tray icon menu
Since upgrading my desktop last month to Ubuntu 21.10 with Gnome 40.4 on X11 the Dropbox menu no longer pops up when I click the tray icon. The icon does get 'selected' when I hover the mouse over it. My files are being synced just fine, so it is not a big deal since I can use the command-line if I would need to e.g.…
Files generated by Microsoft's SQL don't sync.
Hi, I've read the faq, already did complete reinstall of dropbox application. The problem still occurs. I've the following problem: I use Microsoft sql server and each day a backup is done automatically. The backup of my database is generated each day by the software. The location for the file is inside my dropbox folder…
How do I select all files in folder using iOS
I would like to select all files in folder as there are 254 in one folder to Move to another file . I can do on laptop not on iOS 14
Mac Migration- Intel to M1. Questions about set-up.
I've been reading through the threads here but don't see anything specific to my question/ situation. Last week I used migration assistant to set up my 2021 BBP M1 Pro that is right now running Ventura (12.5.1 it's a refurbished, hence the older OS, I'll be updating as soon as I get this dropbox situation resolved...).…
I cannot access Dropbox from any of my accounts, from any location
I cannot access Dropbox from any of my accounts, from any location (different Wi-Fi), or from any device, whether the app or a web browser. Except from a cellular connection.
Not syncing after router upgrade
so I upgraded my router. Verizon fios 5g. and since then my dropbox is taking forever to upload files I add. Had a similar problem with my google drive but that seemed to repair itself somehow. I have uninstalled dropbox from both my phone and my pc and reinstalled them, but same problem.
Beta Build 169.3.5661
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86…
Need help with temporarily disabling Dropbox
I need to try to take an exam on my computer, but the program won't allow me to with Dropbox running (dbxsvc). How do I disable it safely so I can take my test and then re-enable it after?

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