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Couldn't Start Dropbox - macOS Monterey
After installing the new macOS Monterey I am getting the below error Couldn't start Dropbox This is usually because of a permissions error. Storing your home folder on a network share can also cause an error. For more information, click the help button below. I tried to remove dropbox using instructions on the website and…
Couldn't start Dropbox. This may be a temporary error. Please restart Dropbox.
Migrated data from my old Macbook Pro (Intel chip) to a new one (M2 chip). Dropbox was the only program that did not migrate. The dropbox name appears in Finder but with no files. The dropbox icon on my menu bar is gone. When I try to download the dropbox installer for the icon a message appears that the installer…
My PC (Desktop) folder
Dropbox created a <<My PC (Desktop)>> folder which I can view all contents of my PC. Would this affect my storage space? Can I delete this folder from Dropbox WITHOUT deleting all my files on my PC? Thanks for your help.
How can I refresh a folder on Windows and Android?
Hi, Firstly, I really like Dropbox and I use it a lot. However, it is lacking a feature which would prevent problems. Both the Android and Windows lack a refresh button when viewing a folder. For example, if I rename a folder and add some new files to the folder. I tell my wife that her scanned document, which she is…
How do I stop syncing to free up hard drive space?
I need to free up space on my laptop. So I believe that you should stop sync to my harddrive. Once I stop sync, do I simply delete the files on my harddrive, and if I do this, will all my files remain in the cloud. I want to make sure that I don't lose files.
Need a password for the desktop app on computer
I use Dropbox to store confidential client info. When my computer is out for repair there is no way for me to lock the tech out of Dropbox. I’ve been complaining about this for years. I want to be able to put a password on it.
Stable Build 163.4.5456
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Features in this update: * Dropbox Backup can now back up files and folders that are also backed up by third-party providers. Fixes in this update: * The Sync issues page will now refresh…
Beta Build 164.3.7891
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with fixes including the following: Fixes in this update: * Issues with the emblems of some folders in Linux have been resolved. * Issues causing file-locking features to appear for ineligible users have been resolved. * Thumbnail display failures on macOS…
After today's upgrade (30 Nov 22), I cannot locate my Dropbox folder
After today's update, i cannot locate the Dropbox folder on my Mac Powerbook running OS 12.6 Monterey. The alias folder is still there on my Dock (but now withuot the Dropbox logo on it) and there is a Dropbox folder,. but now as an alias, in my user folder. But I cannot find where it is actually situated. The update…
How do I delete Dropbox files without deleting them on my hard drive?
I wanted to know *how* to delete/remove files/folders from Dropbox (files and folders that I did not intend to sync when I installed) without those files/folders being deleted on my hard drive - can someone help with some expertise here?
How to see detailed info about uploading on the app?
well hallo again i would like to know if there is a way to have more info about which files i am uploading, and how much time i have left if those files are container files (veracrypt encrypted files for example not normal files) see this pic for example: link removed is there a place other than rollover the mouse over the…
Moved to "D" drive from "C" but ¨Dropbox folder location¨ still shows C:\Users\Dropbox as location
Hello, I have moved Dropbox from the C drive to the D drive (because my C drive is too small). However, the Dropbox files still appear in the C drive, which I know can be solved by following the suggestions made in the following thread. ¨Moved to "D" drive from "C" but files are still on C drive.¨ I still did not follow…
Inconsistency between two devices in the syncing process. Where to find where the problem lies?
On my main pc a couple files are added to Dropbox daily and they show up in File Explorer on the pc. My second pc was added to Dropbox account on 28/11/2022 and in File Explorer on that pc only files up to 27/11/2022 show plus those added by the second pc. Main pc does not see files added by second pc. Clearly a sync issue…
Steam deck and dropbox, stuck on 'starting'
I installed dropbox on the steam deck (arch linux) from discover but now it is perpetually stuck on 'starting' but never opens. dropbox.dist folder is shows a locked icon so it may be not accessing the right folders it needs to on app start up? I tried changing permissions but still no dice, just stuck on opening and never…
Beta Build 140.3.1903
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Note: Native Apple silicon support is available in beta to all users in this build. Users interested in accessing the beta can visit the Dropbox Help Center for more details. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline…
System Start-up
I have set the preference for Dropbox to automatically load on system start-up, but it doesn't happen. I have uninstalled Dropbox and re-installed it, but Dropbox still not starting when laptop booted up; I have signed out of Dropbox and logged in again and it performed an index of all files, but it still won't open on…
How to set all RAW files to available offline based on metadata in .XMP created Adobe Lightroom
I keep all my photo archives in dropbox. By default, all photos are stored only in the cloud - that is, online. In the Finder, I can tell Dropbox which folder or file(s) I want to make available offline. But I would like to have offline all RAW image files with a rating of 3 or higher, I assign the ratings in Adobe…
Synchronizing folder outside dropbox
Hello, is it possible to synchronize folder oustide dropbox folder? I got some work-files that I don't want to copy around but I could You some backup of them of dropbox.
Desktop App vs. Browser
I have the 2TB Desktop plan and I'm accessing it from Windows 11 Pro. I'm using Dropbox like an extra drive for manual backups. I do not sync - I just copy a file to Dropbox when I want to. I would prefer to use the Desktop App rather than the browser because it's mechanism is more intuitive for me and it handles transfers…
Every since the latest update, double clicking on a file doesn't open it. Super frustrating.
Now everytime I want to open something I have to right click and use the Open With feature. Have tried re-install and restart multiple times.
Clicking on dropbox system tray icon does nothing.
I have windows 11 and some time within the last month or two I am unable to get the system tray icon to do anything. If I hover my mouse over the icon it shows the version and that I'm "up to date". If I left click, right click, double click, ctrl + left click, ctrl + right click, nothing at all happens. I do get the…
Logging in with Dropbox and VDI
Anyone using dropbox with VDI and figure out how to get user login credentials to be saved?
cannot click dropbox icon on taskbar
Since updating to latest Window 11 (version: 22H2, OS build: 25227.1000), Dropbox icon at Taskbar cannot click. I tried unstall & re-install the desktop app but it still cannot click. Show as below screenshot.
Sync local folder with Dropbox
I scan documents and it goes to my specific folder in local machine. I want my local folder to get in sync in the dropbox automatically. So whenever I add a new scan in my local folder it should auto updates in Dropbox and can be accessible for other people who has the right to view it. Kindly help.
Can no longer lock files on the web, can only lock via a synced folder on desktop.
I'm no longer seeing the option to lock a file via the web. The Dropbox instructions say it can be done on both the Desktop and Web platforms... https://help.dropbox.com/organize/file-locking Any help would be great appreciated.
Beta Build 163.3.5448
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…
Running two accounts in one desktop app
Good morning, I have two clients who share files with me through Dropbox. I am wondering if it's possible to have the two accounts together on one desktop app, being still independent from each other. I am not sure if "linking two accounts" is what I am looking for as none of my clients should have access to the other…
Serious security issue with the recent upgrade
SERIOUS SECURITY ISSUE I have been managing Dropbox for a number of companies for 10 years or more. The recent upgrade that was pushed out to a company I manage last Thursday 01 Sept 2022 has exposed a serious security bug in the Dropbox upgrade After the upgrade whilst adding a Business DropBox account to a new profile on…
SYNC process on MacOS = no upload/download speeds view, No actual activity monitor
Hi! I forgot how it was on Windows, but I think better than on MacOS. 1. Upload / Download speed view: I guess this is one of the very important details we need to have for our dedicated cloud service. Not knowing when your files will be up or down, whether your internet speed is working as it should etc... IS A MUST!…
Dropbox v162.4.5419 Not Syncing Files in Full (December 2022)
I have been experiencing the following behaviour with the latest December 2022 update: Dropbox lets you free up precious hard drive space by sending files to online-only storage in the cloud. Even though they are cloud synced and stored, you’ll still be able to view every folder and file from your desktop. And when you…

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