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Restore backup to a new machine
Hi, I backed up my old mac using Dropbox's backup functions. I now have a new mac and I would like to restore the folder contents to the same standard folders (Documents, Desktop, Downloads, ...) on the new machine. How do I do?
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Beta Build 137.3.6403
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Annoying popup: "Delete -filename- from your Dropbox account and all devices?"
Two or three times a week at precisely 7am, I get a popup from Dropbox asking if I want to delete a particular file from Dropbox and everywhere else. There are two or three different filenames that rotate through this message depending on the day. I don't know why it keeps asking me this. I don't want to delete any files,…
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Unable to move the Dropbox folder as 'some files can't be moved'
Trying to move from C drive to D drive - I am OUT of space. But keep getting error message. "SOme files can't be moved. Please select a new location or close some open files and try again..
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Beta Build 137.3.6396
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Stable Build 136.4.4345
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Does Dropbox have upload and download limits?
Are there traffic limits on uploading to or downloading from a Dropbox account? In terms of total GB/day ingress and egress traffic. Also, what are the upload/download rate limits (MB/s) for access via third party apps or Dropbox sync client? I like to see the speed of upload and download from Dropbox servers.
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Ubuntu 20.04 install to alternate folder (not in home directory).
Trying to make "Dropbox" folder land in alternate folder (not in home directory). I tried several methods but was unsuccessful. I've done it on windows 10 without trouble. I got it to work on Ubuntu 18.04 a while back. But can't seem to make it happen on 20.04. I have 2 ****** drives on my laptop. I don't want to use my…
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SOLUTION: Print Screen Button opens Snipping Tool (or Snip & Sketch) instead of saving to Dropbox
I initially was going to post to ask for help, but I finally got this figured out!! First of all, Dropbox has a feature to save screenshots automatically. Go to preferences and then Backup and you should find a setting to "share screenshots to dropbox". Now the problem/solution: So, I have a new Lenovo laptop running…
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Maintain file and folder permission during a copy
I need a way to maintain all file and folder permissions while cleaning up my Dropbox. Currently when I move files or folders it replacing the permissions I had set previously. What is the best way to maintain the security set on the original folder during the copy process? Is there a copy with permissions option? Please…
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Why can I only open an excel file on web from Dropbox.com?
Hello When I try to open an excel file from Dropbox.com, why do I see only "Excel for web"? Why not see "Open in Excel" so that I can open the file locally? Thank you.
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New Sync Feature is auto cloud only. I hate it. How do I turn it off permanently?
Prior to a recent Dropbox update, all of my files on my PC were automatically synced into the cloud. I've always had smart sync off, so that I get to choose what folders I want on my PC. I want them ALL on my PC, but a recent update has changed it to that now they are only on Dropbox in the cloud and NOT on my PC anymore.…
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Beta Build 136.3.4333
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Cannot open Dropbox website through Linux client
Similarly to the issue described here, on a fresh Ubuntu 20.04 with the dropbox client recently installed, by the time I press the button on the app to say "Open the Dropbox site", the browser opens a new window with a local file in the url starting with tmp which can't resolve in a proper site. The issue happens in both…
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Stable Build 135.4.4221
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Make DropBox more accessible with Windows SUBST command...
Did you know that you can "Make DropBox more accessible with Windows SUBST command..." Add the DropBox windows App and then use the SUBST command from the CMD prompt to make your DropBox folders more accessible: My DropBox work folder is: C:\Users\MyWindowsUserName\Dropbox\Work So, I type: CMD SUBST W:…
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Move large files from Macbook to the web. The operation stops when the Mac goes to sleep.
These steps allow the Mac to run all night moving the large files. Go to System Preferences on the Mac and choose the "Battery" icon. Find the "power adapter" and set the control to prevent turn off when the Mac goes to sleep.
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Windows 10 syncs only one direction
I use Dropbox on a Mac at home and a Windows machine at my office. I did not use my old Windows machine for 1.5 years because of the pandemic. I never used Dropbox again on that PC. I got a new office desktop 2 weeks ago, a Windows 10. I installed the Dropbox app, there are no security/firewall issues, all the right boxes…
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Searching for invalid characters in filenames within the cloud Dropbox - -solved.
I found a solution to the problem of searching for invalid file name characters on Dropbox. The reason for the problem is that certain characters (like ":") are not allowed in Windows file names. Dropbox search does not support searching for ":". The solution -- use a Linux based File manager. I used the Synology…
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Beta Build 136.3.4318
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Beta Build 136.3.4307
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Error text: (Installation failed due to unknown error (Error code: 1).
Unable to complete installation. Installation is performed on Windows 10. Error text: (Installation failed due to unknown error (Error code: 1). I installed autoload from the site, installed the ofline version, installed the old ofline version, turned off the antivirus, turned off the firewall - the same error. Help…
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OOPS something WENT WRONG W/ Opening files
I am having a major issue every day opening my files in dropbox. When I am in dropbox online, I click on the 3 dots to open file it appears to load for a while and then gives me an error message saying something went wrong" Please HELP because it is happing more and more each day!
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Remove files from the vault
I need to move files back to dropbox from the vault - the work around did not work.
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Problem opening a compressed Zip File from dropbox, getting error Compressed (zipped) folders Error
Hey guys im having a problem opening folders I have downloaded from dropbox. I have since deleted it from dropbox (so cant try reloading the files). I have tried opening it 3 on different computers and im getting the same message. I tried using both windows 7 and windows 8.1 This is the message "COMPRESSED (ZIPPED) FOLDERS…
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Dropbox folder not syncing on my desktop app or online
Using my business computer and business Dropbox account I created a new Dropbox account for our church's laptop for worship songs and videos, so the business account is the owner. Everything worked well for years but now when I add files to the Dropbox folder from my personal computer, they appear on the laptop but they do…
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Beta Build 135.3.4177
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Can't sync (not enough space)
I am experiencing messages that my ****** drive is full. I use a Mac Mini. My harddrive is not full at all. I cannot open Word files that are stored in Dropbox: Word experienced an error trying to open the file. Try these suggestions. * Check the file permissions for the document or drive. * Make sure there is sufficient…
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Linux panel icon "Launch Dropbox Website" opens the Signal application, and not a web browser.
I suppose if I want to see my Dropbox website, I'll have to do it manually.
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Beta Build 135.3.4173
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