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Do online-only files count toward the 300k soft limit of the desktop app syncing?
If I make online only (see screenshot below) 20k files located in a folder, so that it is going to be indexable in windows searches and fast to be found, do those 20k files really count toward the limit of 300k sync files? Under large-deployments dropbox help I found that they say "used with sync", but it is unclear what…
Moving Dropbox folder with terabytes of data on Mac
Device Mac Studio Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOs 15.6.1 I spent about 6 hours copying files from my Dropbox folder on external drive "A" to new external drive "B". In the Dropbox app, when I try to change the folder from the old to the new, I get the error "there is already a copy of xxxx" on the new…
My Windows desktop app gets stuck at start-up and it never connects to my old Dropbox folder.
Trying to reconnect my old windows PC to my dropbox account, I get stuck-in, rename dropbox folder, and "starting" loop, but the new dropbox folder is alway empty and the dropbox app seems to disappear without ever syncing or actually finishing the start up. I have deleted this device and reconnected it in the past without…
The Dropbox desktop app on my Mac OS device can't stop syncing one single file
Application affected: Dropbox 235.4.5905 Device: MacBook Air 12-inch M4 2025 OS: Sequoia 16.5 My Dropox can't finish syncing this one file, a Word .docx , 3.1 MB. It's been saying 'Syncing <file>' for 2 days straight... This has stopped other files from syncing as well -- after this file got stuck, all other files I try to…
I'm getting a message about my files being online-only when they're all available offline. Why?
Device Windows desktop PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 235.4.5905 Dropbox Plan Plus Plus Question or Issue Why am I getting this message? "Deleting an online-only folder permanently removes it from your PC. If you need the folder later, check your Drogbox…
Beta Build 236.3.5865
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Dropbox desktop app is causing system crash after a reinstall
Hi all, We recently uninstalled Dropbox and then reinstalled it. It started syncing and ran for about 36 hours before system completely crashed — the BIOS screen came up and there was nothing we could do. Took it to a computer tech to get it running again. We tried reinstalling Dropbox again, but the same thing happened —…
RAM memory usage goes through the roof
I'm using Ubuntu. Dropbix used to work fine on my system but recently something happened and when trying to sync files, the memory usage rapidly increases to max up 32 GB RAM, and then the system freezes and the Dropbox apps shut down. This happens when trying to upload a small file. What could lead to such a behavior?
NOT SOLVED: Electron Framework in the Desktop App Leading to macOS Tahoe Slowdowns
The Mac community has been made aware that apps making use of the electron framework leading to significant slowdowns in Mac OS 26 (Tahoe). A previous posting here noted that Dropbox is one such app. A new version (235.4.5905) claimed to fix the problem, and the thread was marked "SOLVED", so I'm opening a new thread.…
Issue with DaVinci Resolve upload location in Dropbox folder & feedback
Hi Dropbox Support Team, I’d like to report an issue I’m experiencing when using Dropbox in combination with DaVinci Resolve, as well as suggest a potential improvement. In my workflow, I edit videos in DaVinci Resolve and store my project folders inside Dropbox. I collaborate with clients and project partners directly…
How to delete files from an external drive backup?
Device (WINDOWS 11 ON PC) Question or Issue IN DROPBOX I HAVE A BACKUP OF AN EXTERNAL DRIVE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO AN (OLD) NON-EXISTING PC . I WANT TO DELETE SELECTED DIRECTORIES FROM THE DROPBOX BACKUP. HOW CAN I DELETE THEM AND RETRIEVE DROPBOX BACKUP MEMORY SPACE? I TRIED, WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: WHEN I TRY TO…
Moving files from Dropbox to an external HDD without going through laptop drive.
Device HP Laptop 15 S Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Win 11 home Dropbox App Version/Browser Version Chrome Question or Issue I have a laptop with a SSD. 477 GB storage, 467 GB used. My Dropbox has files on it I want to save on external drives and remove as I no longer need access to them. I just want them…
My Windows 11 desktop app is stuck syncing one file.
Application Affected Dropbox Desktop Device Dell Vostro 3520 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 235.4.5905 Hi, My Dropbox desktop app is apparently stuck syncing at one (or several) particular file(s) and consuming a good amount of CPU. I've been checking different…
Duplicate Dropbox folders after re-installing the Dropbox desktop app on Windows 11
Application Affected Dropbox synch location Device Dell laptops and Pixel phone Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11, Chrome and DuckDuckGo Dropbox App Version (if using the app) New install on 2025/10/15 Question or Issue At the conclusion of https://help.dropbox.com/installs/advanced-reinstall is a…
Rename Linux root folder on Business accounts.
Some software don't work with whitespace in the folder name, and Dropbox Business forces the folder to be named "Business Name Dropbox", causing some software to crash if the Dropbox folder is the working directory. This means that a standard Dropbox account will work properly on Linux, while a Business account will not…
Online only storage option in Linux/Zorin/Ubuntu
I am in the process of moving completely away from all things Microsoft and building devices around Linux/Zorin systems. I rely a lot on Dropbox for cloud rather than local storage and am extremely disappointed to see that I cannot use the online only storage option in Zorin, thus my ****** drive fills up before I can…
Electron framework in the desktop app leading to MacOS Tahoe slowdowns
Application Affected Dropbox Device Mac Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS 26 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 234.3.5480 Question or Issue Recent discussions have identified an issue with the electron framework leading to significant slowdowns in Mac OS 26 (Tahoe). You can see a good description of…
I see a "Couldn't start Dropbox" error on my macOS 15.7.1.
Application Affected Dropbox Desktop App Max Device M1 MAX MacBookPro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS 15.7.1 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 235.4.5905 Question or Issue Dropbox will not let me open. Ive tried uninstalling, re-installing advanced etc etc but nothing is working. I recently opted out…
How can I make all of my folders available offline on Windows? There's no option for that.
Device Acer desktop PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 235.4.5905 Syncing Status Up to date Question or Issue I have only just noticed this and I think it has changed. Scenario A A few folders in my Dropbox are marked with a white tick on a green background. I…
Is there any option in the dbxcli app to pause/resume syncing?
Is there an option for the dbxcli will support a pause and resume syncing?
Unable to uninstall the desktop app on Windows 11
Application Affected Dropbox Windows 11 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (235.4.5905, assuming the installed apps screen is correct) Question or Issue Hello, I've been trying since last night to uninstall the app for Windows 11. It'll make it about 3/4 of the…
Another computer profile is getting a log in screen for Dropbox on Windows
On my PC, I use Dropbox as the primary user/administrator. My wife also uses my PC and has her own username and password, but she doesn't use Dropbox. Yet, every time she logs in, she sees the Dropbox home screen and is asked for a username and password. How can I prevent her from seeing that login screen?
Dropbox app is stuck syncing on my Windows device.
Application Affected (Dropbox Desktop) Device (Intel desktop PC) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 10) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (235.4.5905) Question or Issue Dropbox is stuck on "Downloading 4,861 files..." as seen on the tooltip if hovering over the app icon on the windows notification…
Some of my files appear as 0 bytes and I can't open them/restore a previous version.
Hello All, Starting sometime this week, a large number of files in one of my folders are showing as "0 bytes" and I obviously cannot read them. I'm synchronising the folder with my mac, and thought maybe my mac corrupted the files? (I definitely did not use those files in the past months). I thought to 'recover' them from…
How can I remove one device from my Basic account, in order to add a new one?
I have a basic account and recently bought a new laptop that I want to sync to my account. I currently have my phone, desktop, and old laptop synced. Since the standard account only allows 3 devices, how do I remove my old laptop and add my new one?
How can I see all files in Windows explorer without having to download all content first?
I am using desktop application on windows 10 and have Dropbox Family plan So far I have seen that I had to download all my content, then right click on it to make it offline to see the file and folder listing How can i see all the files and folders in windows explorer without having to download all content first.
Dropbox installer fails to start - New Dell with Win 11 25H2
Application Affected Dropbox online and offline installer (both 222 and 235 versions) Device Dell ECT1250 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 25H2 Question or Issue New computer attempting to add dropbox. Migration from old PC (Win11) using PCMover did not bring Dropbox across. Dropbox is still working…
Beta Build 236.3.5800
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows(Windows 10 or later) Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Offline Installer (ARM64) Enterprise Installer (32 Bit) Enterprise Installer (64 Bit) Enterprise Installer…
The desktop app on Mac OS isn't syncing any more
Device : MacBook Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) : macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 (25A362) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) : 234.4.5591 Syncing Status No automatic sync any longer Question or Issue Hi all, Files edited using another device, such as my iPhone, no longer sync automatically to my Mac. This has been…
Thumbnails are not showing for files in Windows explorer
Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 234.4.5591 Question or Issue When trying to view thumbnails in Windows Explorer, I get generic thumbnails. Same as what was goin on in this thread (but now closed).…

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