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Stable Build 149.4.4568
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with improvements and fixes. Features in this update: * Sync status icons will no longer display with file icons in the taskbar. Fixes in this update: * Remote edits to backup files or folders will now generate conflicted files or folders and not break the…
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How to stop syncing an individual file
My dropbox was (unbeknownst to me) not syncing for the past week. So work I was doing on some files was not being saved to the team folder. I just got my syncing working again, but meanwhile the team has moved on without me and for my files to save, it will actually set them back a week's worth of work. I've paused the…
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Creating an alias or symlink to a file within Dropbox
Is there a way to create a symlink or alias for a file or folder that points to a file within another Dropbox folder? For instance, making a symlink or alias for a large video file that resides in one folder within a Dropbox account, and then creating a pointer within another shared folder so that I don't have to have a…
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Mac client continuously syncing with no file changes
For the past couple of weeks I've noticed that the Dropbox client is continuously syncing, even though there are no new files to sync. I can confirm that no files have been updated and need to be re-synced by looking at the sync history. This by itself wouldn't be a problem, I don't really care if the system tray icon…
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Dropbox on desktop associated with email I no longer have
Hello, a while back I had a dropbox trial, and possible a subscription that is now expired. I didn't realize that I set it up for downloads on my desktop to immediately go to. The email I had associated with the trial is one that I no longer have access it and unfortunately for whatever reason I didn't save the password to…
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System tray icon is missing for remote desktop on Ubuntu 22.04
I'm running DropBox on Ubuntu 22.04 and using xrdp to remote desktop into this Ubuntu workstation. The DropBox system tray icon does not appear in my remote desktop session, but it does appear when I login physically to the system. Is there any way to get the DropBox system tray icon to appear for a remote desktop session?…
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Time machine Unable to backup .dropbox
I am using Time machine to backup my MacBook Pro. Time Machine reports on every backup cycle, that it cannot complete the backup due to it being unable to backup a particular file. The file is: .dropbox/events/store. I cannot find this file anywhere. It is not hidden. I have tried to include it in the list of files to NOT…
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Beta Build 149.3.4558
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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Windows 11 - device not supported message
After upgrading to Windows 11, dropbox constantly consumed a lot of energy (taskmanager). I uninstalled dropbox and installed the Dropbox S-mode app by mistake. I also uninstalled this. Then I downloaded the normal dropbox app (148.4.4519). After installation I got the error message "Your computer is not supported" when…
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How can I stop Dropbox from trying to backup external drives?
Hi guys, I've been trying for some time now to stop dropbox from: - asking me to backup every external drive I plug in - littering said drives with .dropbox.device files I've tried everything. Is there a way to turn this annoying unrequested feature off once and for all? Please no answers on the line of "never for this…
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Why are my files all syncing again?
Hi Community I switched on my Windows 11 PC this morning and for some reason it asked me in the Dropbox Client to login again. So I did and now it is syncing again all my over 460'000 files which will tage days to finish. Why is it, that after I had to login again, that it will sync, with other words, download all the…
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Dropbox (Win) not syncing "internal" symlinks created from Dropbox (mac)
On one of my mac computers, I created several symlinks inside Dropbox folder that point to other files or directories also inside the Dropbox folder. Those symlinks are synced to other mac computers or Linux computers, only as links, not including the full file content. However, on my Windows computer, Dropbox refuses to…
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Dropbox user folder "My Mac (User Name)" hidden in finder
I recently had to restore my Mac from Time Machine, and for some reason after doing this, the main dropbox folder (with desktop, documents, downloads, etc) is now hidden in finder. This is also keeping me from turning on Backup, because dropbox can't actually find the folders. The folder is still visible in the dropbox…
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Dropbox computer backup: how to undo?
I uninstalled and reinstalled Dropbox because of some issues with syncing. In reinstalling, I thought I clicked on "no, I don't want dropbox to backup my computer" but apparently I clicked wrong because it started a backup that I couldn't stop in any way besides using the Pause Sync option. So I let it back it up all the…
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Dropbox ignoring proxy settings
Dropbox for WIndows, version 129.4.3571. My system, being a work laptop, has a proxy configured. With the proxy configured, I could not link the dropbox windows app to my dropbox account. When I clicked "Sign in" the dialog box would open, but it remained empty -- not asking for my dropbox credentials. I disabled proxy…
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'Waiting to Sync' message; syncing stuck on Windows 10
Hi there, I have been having an issue with files being stuck on "waiting to synch" for a few days now. Windows 10 - Dropbox v147.4.4800 I have tried the following: - Re-installed the App - Moved files out of dropbox and back in - Made sure bandwidth levels are set to "no limit" - Used the alt-H command to reset Hardlinks…
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Mac unable to upload file on web
I am using mac os Monterey version 12.0.1. I meet difficulty uploading files. I click the upload button and select the upload file and click confirm. But, the upload queue doesn't show up. I try to drag the file to the web page, the upload button disappear.
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Stable Build 148.4.4519
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Features in this update: * Optimization of large uploads has resumed after restart of the Dropbox client. * Transfers can now be sent by link or email during the creation process. * Sharing of backup content within the…
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Beta Build 149.3.4526
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with improvements and fixes. Features in this update: * Sync status icons will no longer appear with file icons in the taskbar. Fixes in this update: * Remote edits to backup files or folders will now generate conflicted files or folders and not break the…
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Beta Build 148.3.4511
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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Taking back my computer's files from Dropbox.
Unaware of the consequences, in one click I uploaded all my computer files to Dropbox. I want them out of Dropbox without deleting them from my computer. Forum answers linked me to unhelpful instructions to first "turn off computer backup" I tried to follow. When I 1-click Dropbox on my system tray, I get my Windows File…
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Will my Dropbox files get deleted once I reset my computer?
Hello, I recently purchased a WD Drive external harddrive for my computer because it is on the verge of crashing. I plugged in the drive and it automatically prompt me to upload my files to dropbox. I have no problem with that because I already had an account, I expanded it as well to make sure I had room for all my files.…
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How can I edit a pdf file in Dropbox?
How can i edit a file on dropbox
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Beta Build 148.3.4504
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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Stable Build 147.4.4800
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Features in this update: * Backup settings have been turned on for all users. * Right-click menu capabilities (Copy link, Share, etc.) have been added to files in the Sync History tab of the Dropbox desktop app. * We're…
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Mac App - Can't see files/folders in app, but can see in browser
I have the Mac dropbox app. I want to view files in the app without having them stored on my hard drive - but when I go into the app I don't see the files. However, I can see them when logged into Dropbox on the browser. Does the app only display files/folders that are stored locally, and not show the online only files? Or…
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Beta Build 148.3.4469
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Features in this update: * We're transitioning to using GUIDs to manage the taskbar icon.* Some users will notice their taskbar icon position preferences will not be remembered during the transition. * Optimization of large…
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"Grant Access" on an Apple Mac.
Hi - hope someone can help me. I have been a user of dropbox for years and find it very useful. Installed and all good on my MacBook Air but when I try and open a file directly from finder on my MacBook I get: So I click "Grant Access" but then the file won't open and I get this error: Can anyone help or explain what I am…
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There are no green check-marks on any files in my Dropbox folder on Windows 10.
This is a Windows 10 machine. I have tried quitting and restarting the dropbox app. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app. I am viewing the correct folder -- I clicked the folder icon on the dropbox app. My other machine, a laptop with Win 11 on it shows the green checkmarks properly. It would be nice to have…
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Smart Sync Does Not Appear in Preferences
I have a professional account. Smart Sync appears in preferences for my MacBook Pro but not my new Mac Studio. I manually have to download Dropbox files to the Mac Studio but everything works automatically with the MacBook Pro. Both are running macOS Monterey Version 12.3.1. The Dropbox folder for the MacBook Pro is in my…