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How do I leave dropbox beta testing?
Recently, I checked the box to join the dropbox beta testing on my desktop application, but I have changed my mind and want to reverse back. I tried to delete the folder that contains all my computer files in my dropbox, but it says that "the operation could not be performed". How can I delete the folder that backs up my…
Would moving my Dropbox folder to an SSD have much improved performance over a HDD (both internal)?
Hello, I love Dropbox, so much so that anything that I know I want to keep forever, I put on Dropbox. I use it for pretty much everything... mostly comprised of small documents, pictures, my music (I buy and curate my own local library, I'm of that generation lol) - all currently totalling ~500GB spread over ~170,000…
Can't upload pictures to shared folder
Someone shared a folder with me to add photos and there is no option to upload my photos into it. Only options shown are Download or Save to Dropbox. I should see an upload button but don't. Please help!
Dropbox application just opens a Finder window now - won't open app!
When I run the Dropbox application on Mojave or Cataline Mac OS, instead of the application, it just opens a new Finder window. I want the application back - how do I run it?
Any way to change Dropbox folder icons?
It's easy enough to change folder icons on Mac, but for some reason, I can't do it for Dropbox folders. It'd be extremely helpful for navigation to be able to use custom icons! Thanks for any help.
Very confused with regards to Smart Sync
Hi all, I just upgraded my account to Business with the 5TB storage. Prior to this I was using the basic plan which only comes with 2GB. I would use dropbox to upload files (such as videos, and music) from my Mac to my iPhone for auditioning. Now that I've upgraded, i'm very confused on how Smart Sync works. In essence…
顯示同步中但無法完成同步
容量還沒滿但是一直在同步中有共同資料夾的只有兩位有呈現資料在同步中其他成員沒有顯示資料也沒有出現正在同步中
Windows 10: renamed user folder (added "_"; now Dropbox only starts when run as Administrator
I renamed my Windows 10 Home account by replacing a space ("AJ Ho") with an underscore ("AJ_Ho"), and now the Dropbox desktop program only starts up when I select the "Run as Administrator" option on my local account. How can I get Dropbox to start up normally? Uninstalling and reinstalling the Dropbox program doesn't fix…
Can Dropbox prevent you opening a file someone already has open?
Hello there. My small design studio are all working off Dropbox for our server. We are on Macs, have the Dropbox app installed and access our files via Finder. We regularly work on the same files and I've noticed that we can all have the same file open at once, and won't get a warning until we hit Save. This is not ideal.…
No results when searching for files I recently added to my account
I am trying to search in some recently added files and notice that I get no results for files I've added in the last week or 2. I can open a folder and see that the picture is in the folder but when i search for that picture by file name it says "no results". I've tried it on the Adroid App and on a web browser. The files…
Beta Build 141.3.3144
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Beta Build 140.3.1852
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 Offline Installer Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86 OfflineInstaller Auto-updates: Everyone who chose "Include me on early releases" on the…
How to STOP Dropbox from deleting files on my computer if I delete them from DB?
I am a new user and while setting up to backup my Mac pictures folder, a really TERRIFYING notice popped up. It stated that if I delete any pictures from DB then those would also be deleted from my computer. WHY on earth is this so? How do I stop DB from doing that? I now feel very unsafe using DB! EDIT: Now, I just…
Should dbkextd come up as an "unsigned file" in a diagnostic report?
I am investigating issues with sluggishness (beachballing) on my Mac desktop computer, and the EtreCheck diagnostic software identified (as a minor problem) dbkextd as an unsigned executable file on my system. I have done enough rummaging around on this site to know that dbkextd is indeed a legitimate filename in the…
Extremely slow file moves and deletion using File Explorer
I have DB locally, with most files set to on-line only, but the recently used ones local. When trying to move files between DB folders using File Explorer, it is excruciatingly slow. I do not see this behavior using the Web, just Explorer. Occasionally, the files move at normal speed, but mostly, the slow behavior occurs.…
Dropbox doesn't sync symbolic links anymore
Hi, until this summer I was able to sync folders outside Dropbox using simbolic links. I just tried again to sync a folder with this tricky method and it's not working. I tried to create simbolic link with normal and admin user rights, I tried to sync a folder in another disk partition, it just doesn't work anymore. The…
Stable Build 140.4.1951
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Beta Build 140.3.1928
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Best practices for headless installs on small VMs
When I intend to use Dropbox with the headless client on a VM with small amounts of storage, I always have to quickly add folders to the selective sync list so that the downloads don't quickly overload my storage. I could write a script that automatically traverses my Dropbox file directory and adds the folders to be…
I still do not think I need accessibility in dropbox
Hi. I just installed Mac OS catalina. I know I'm late to the party. Dropbox automatically came with ACCESSSIBILITY checked. Dropbox can control my computer. I do not want dropbox to control my computer. I do not use it for work. I use it for personal use. I don't need the badges. The article does not help me. I am nervous…
Help! "Couldn't start Dropbox" error (Mac & Big Sur)
Dropbox won't start on my MacBook Air (13" 2018), with Big Sur 11.3.1. Have uninstalled dropbox and reinstalled. Same error Uninstalled again, advanced re-install. Same error AFAIK, vanilla install, with dropbox folder in default location. Used to work, but stopped when rebooted laptop after 11.3.1 upgrade Help! Error…
Remove file extensions from file name
Hi For some reason my drop name includes the file type in the name of the document in dropbox ie:- I save a document called "karen" and it now has to be saved as "karen.msg" or "karen.pdf" dependent on what type of file it is. I used to be able to just call the file karen. How can I term the .extension bit off please.…
Beta Build 140.3.1894
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Offline files still taking up space on my hard
Hi. Have emptied the ~/Dropbox/.dropbox.cache folder but the offline (unsynced) files still take app hard drive space on my computer. What do I do?
Beta Build 140.3.1861
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Delete File after I logout from PC
Hi As title. I want to know that delete PC file after I logout from my account. The Cloud file still alive?? Many Thanks~~
Unable to open PDF from Dropbox Explorer...
Hello, I have 2 computers on the same wifi network, having exactly the same software versions except the OS : C1: Win 7 Pro 64 + Dropbox v.139.4.4896 + Acrobat Reader DC v.2021.007.20099 C2: Win 11 64 + Dropbox v.139.4.4896 + Acrobat Reader DC v.2021.007.20099 On C1, when I double click on a Dropbox PDF through Windows…
Stable Build 139.4.4896
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Stable Build 133.4.4089
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What are "not added" shared files and folders?
Under Internet > Dropbox > Left menu > Shared, some of the files or folders are listed with the notation "not added". These have all been missing from my local Dropbox folder for a couple of years. Can anyone explain this situation in detail, including how to recover the files or folders?

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