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Beta Build 159.3.5805
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Fixes in this update: * Issues preventing the Dropbox icon in the menu bar (macOS) from displaying sync status changes have been resolved. * To prevent potential issues, the Dropbox folder can no longer be located in a macOS…
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Dropbox Desktop Shortcut for Windows 11
Hi, Is there a way to get the Dropbox desktop shortcut on Windows 11? TYIA
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Beta Build 159.3.5798
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…
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Dropbox application suddenly not working with Windows 11
Yesterday, I noticed that Dropbox was no longer connected on my laptop running Windows 11. There is no system tray icon for Dropbox, and clicking on the start menu app icon does nothing at all; same for "Open Dropbox" on the website. I've uninstalled, reinstalled, rebooted multiple times, tried different firewall settings,…
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Permissions Error when trying to remove my access from a shared folder I don't own
My basic account has a permissions error. I need someone from Dropbox to look at the backend of the account. Is there any employees of Dropbox that monitors this forum? Failing that, is there a way to contact Dropbox without buying a contract? Otherwise, maybe just deleting and recreating my account might be the way…
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Default downloads folder on MAC went missing after uninstalling dropbox on my MacBook
When I installed dropbox on my MacBook few days ago, I synced my downloads folder on my dropbox. After a day I decided to uninstall the dropbox because I just realized I have an iCloud storage. So when I actually uninstalled dropbox, then boom the downloads folder went missing, I cannot access it anymore, anything I…
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File syncing and the "Downloads" folder (macOS)
-- Using macOS Monterey 12.6 with Safari 16.0 and Dropbox desktop app v157.4.4808 -- Situation: I am backing up the folders in my ~/ with Dropbox backup. Among them is the "Downloads" folder. The "Downloads" folder is my default download location for web browsers. I like that the files I have downloaded are backed up to…
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Can't See Folders from my Shared Work Dropbox in Finder
Hi there, I'm a fairly basic Dropbox user and have just had my company folders shared to me. I can see them fine on Dropbox in my web browser and on the app in my iOS devices but in my MacBook's Finder window the top level folder appears to be completely empty. Any thoughts on how I get visibility & access? Dave
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File A > "save as" > File B > "replace": This should work even if B is a cloud file
Hi! I normally reassure our users that they can interact with Dropbox files "normally" without worrying too much about what's synced where (local or cloud), since Dropbox takes care of everything in the background, which is generally true. But today I hit a glitch myself, on a Mac in Photoshop 2022, I edited a certain File…
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Stable Build 158.4.4564
Features in this update: * Setup messaging for folders being backed up to OneDrive has been updated. Fixes in this update: * An issue affecting online-only files moved from Dropbox to external drives using different filesystems has been fixed. * Issues with Camera Uploads support in the latest beta version of macOS 13…
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Beta Build 158.3.4547
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86 Offline Installer Auto-updates:…
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Use Movebot to transfer files from one Dropbox account to another
Moving files from one place to another can be time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. We mentioned before how you can use Movebot to transfer from a file storage tool over to Dropbox, and well, we realise you might need to transfer from one Dropbox account to another, without worrying about any files being forgotten in…
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Dropbox offline installer macOS
Hello, I am searching for the offline installer of dropbox. Couldnt find the version for macOS. I need it for softwaredeployment reasons. Thanks for your Help
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How to sync folders from D drive
I installed drop box in PC, but i can't sync files and folder that are saved in D drive, it only allows me to sync files and folders from C drive, I've tried to change the folders that i need to sync from the drop box preferences/backups/manage backups but it shows only the folders installed in C drive. (see photos…
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Dropbox desktop app is not showing the same folders as web app
The basic issue is that I can't see on my desktop app all of the same folders that I can see in the web version (via my internet browser). Below are some details: I'm using a Dell Inspiron that's running Windows 11 Home. I've read that Microsoft OneDrive sometimes creates compatibility issues with DropBox sync, so I…
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Can I upgrade to Dropbox Plus to delete local files from a stolen laptop?
my laptop was recently stolen. I have a Basic account right now. is it possible for me to upgrade to Plus and remotely delete the files on the stolen device? really appreciate the help and guidance, thanks.
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Mac osx - strange extra files appearing when downloading files directly.
Just had a strange issue with some files that I directly downloaded from our DB folders. On the website, I went to one of my shared folders from another team member, and clicked on 2 files (illustrator) and one folder that contained several photoshop images. I chose to direct download option and downloaded them to my…
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Cannot connect to Dropbox during desktop installation
Hello, I'm running a PC with windows 8.1. Dropbox has been running fine for years Today I had to uninstall dropbox and when I tried to reinstall it, (after cleaning up de leftovers). I got stuck on a pretty blue logo going around after logging in while the greyed-out Dropbox icon in the taskbar reads "waiting to be linked…
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My computer is getting full, but I have enough space on Dropbox
Is my computer's internal drive affected when I upload files to DB? I have 1.5TB on DB, and am moving files from an external to DB. But, my internal operating drive seems to getting filled up. Wrong setting somewhere?
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"Go to file" link in sync issue dialog doesn't work
(Win10) I've been having this issue for a month. It pops up every day. I don't see any problem with the filename, it doesn't contain any special characters, and I don't know which file it's talking about. When I click "Go to file" nothing happens. When I try to search the filename on dropbox.com, I got multiple results,…
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Some Dropbox folders in Windows Explorer take minutes to refresh
Let me give you an example of what's happening: I am in a Windows Explorer folder that is synced with Dropbox. I click to re-order the items in the folder (e.g. sort by date, sort by duration of music file, etc.) The green progress bar begins and it can take 30 seconds or 2 minutes or 5 minutes to complete. In other words,…
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Local or Cloud which has priority?
Hello, Newbie here, I searched for quite a while but can't seem to find an answer. I have created a Dropbox account and downloaded the app to my work PC and my laptop. I understand in the basic plan I can add up to 3 devices. What I need to know is, which version of my files will it consider the "master"? So for example…
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Dropbox OSX app says "Admin disabled online-only files", but not according to settings
My team is on the Dropbox Business Standard account, and I am one of the admins. The dropbox app (v157.4.4801) on osx (Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62)) just gave the following notice: Neither me or another admin changed anything in our account. I went into the 'activity log' and didn't see the notice there. When looking at the…
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Online-only folders - can these be made visible on desktop app?
Hello, We have a business licences with you for 4 licenses. We use Macs all up to current OS. I am trying to re configure our office network folders within Dropbox but need guidance to achieve this as we’ve had some problems thus far with shared folders and incorrectly syncing to our computers such that it filled the hard…
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copied link from 'copy dropbox link - menu' doesn't paste anymore.
when i right click a file. a dropbox pulldown menu opens. after clicking 'copy dropbox link' i should be able to share the link after pasting it. but, it stays empty. i work with a mac an tried the following: - close / open dropbox application - close / open finder - rebooted mac > everything seems to display fine after…
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What's the difference between solid green icon and hollow green circle icon on file or folder?
This may be a very simple question, but I've read this help page, and really don't get the difference in meaning between the solid green icon (meaning file is available offline and on device) and the green hollow circle (meaning file is available offline and is currently on device): https://help.dropbox.com/sync/sync-icons…
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I cannot upload new Word documents
I cannot upload word documents that i have made/amended recently. Old files on my computer will still upload as normal but nothing happens when i try to add a more recent file. any ideas? is there something in my word settings that may have changed?
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Dropbox installer (Dropboxinstaller.dmg) fails to launch on Mac OS 12.3.1
Setting up a new MacBook Pro which has a clean install of Monterey. The Dropbox website transmitted a download of the installer (dropboxinstaller.dmg) to my Downloads folder. When I double click it, or right-click/control-click it to open the popup menu and select Open from the menu, the icon briefly looks like it is…
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Beta Build 158.3.4525
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86 Offline Installer Auto-updates:…
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Beta Build 158.3.4523
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86 Offline Installer Auto-updates:…