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Placing EXE files in a shared Dropbox folder.
Hello all, I made a small .NET Core app that publishes as an .exe with surrounding files. Its a small client manager that gets database information from a SQLite database (which is already saved in Dropbox) in the project folder. Now, I've been wanting to distribute by app to the rest of my workplace, but I've run into a…
ManagedClient process consumes so much memory it causes a kernel panic
Starting about a month ago, the macOS Dropbox app has started consuming an abnormal amount of memory by way of the ManagedClient process. It'll climb to over 10GB of memory (not disk space) and eventually cause the machine to restart itself. Has anyone else faced this issue? I've verified permissions, uninstalled and…
Deleted folders keep reappearing. What can I do?
I had this problem and putting a file in the folder did not resolve it, it immediately re-created the folder after I deleted it from the Finder (Mac 10.13.3). What did work was to choose Pause Syncing from the Dropbox menu bar widget, delete the file in Finder, then create a new folder with the same name (this is what I…
MS Word inserted date and times are incorrect in Dropbox version of file
The MS Word inserted date and time stamp is incorrect in the Dropbox version of my Word file but all other changes made to the text in that file are correctly made/updated as the file gets saved. I thought maybe that had something to do with it being inserted in the Header but when I inserted the time and date in the body…
Can open files directly on Dropbox - get error message saying "cannot open file"
Since installed MacOS Catalina and Dropbox update - can't open any file directly on Dropbox. Have to open file from the original program (like Word, Excel) - go to Open... then navigate to the Dropbox files - only way it opens. Anybody else experiencing this? I can drop and add files into my Dropbox - but now a hassle to…
How can I fix the error "the application can't be opened" when it does open?
When I open dropbox I get this warning message: The application “Dropbox.app” can’t be opened. But then it opens without a problem. How can I get rid of this message? Thanks!
Couldn't start Dropbox - permissions error - Windows 10 update created user.000 folder
Couldn't start dropbox. This is usually because of a permissions error. Recent Windows 10 update renamed C:/Users/Chris to C:/Users/Chris.000 and created empty C:/Users/Chris. Dropbox is looking for C:/Users/Chris/Dropbox which does not exist. Do I need to do an advanced reinstall? Log file extract: cwd:…
How can I prevent my pics from uploading automatically to Dropbox when I plug my phone into my PC?
When I plug my phone into my computer (windows) it automatically starts uploading pictures into dropbox. I don't see anywhere on my computer to access dropbox preferences. I have Win 10 (with a win 7 emulator installed). I don't see a dropbox app/program anywhere.
spinning wheel - starting
This problem started back about a year ago and I blamed it on horrible internet. Now I am starting work up again and have good internet and the problem persists. The dropbox icon is grey and when I click on it there is a spinning wheel and it says "starting..." but nothing ever starts and I can't access anything. Please…
deleted files re-synced for no reason
hello, i have deleted about 500 jpg files (out of 2000 files big folder), dropbox started to sync whole account and downloaded the deleted files again. On website i can see they were removed - i even have option to restore them, but i want them gone for good from all synced devices. i don't wanna selectively remove them…
I can't see any sync icons next to my files in my Dropbox folder, what can I do?
For some reason my drop box files and folders no longer show the "green tick" when synced. If I right click the system tray icon there are only two options Dropbox or uninstal. I can see no way of accessing the gearwheel lots of the replies to this issue suggest. I have installed the latest versio of the app and running…
Saving emails in Dropbox
When can we expect to enable us to save directly all emails in Dropbox. I understand this possible fort attachements but I am and surely not the only one interested in saving automatically emails in Dropbox. Thanks AjB
Copy files from one Dropbox to another
I want to know that way through which I can move all data along with all image format files from my one Dropbox account to another account of the same application that is Dropbox.
Full File/Folder Name Display On Website & Mobile Apps
I use Dropbox on an iPad in landscape orientation. I would like the left panel to expand out so I can see the full file names. Truncated names are very annoying. At least let the name wrap. Seeing ... in the name is so annoying. Google Drive does it, why not you?
Logic Files not Downloading
Hi Community I am uploading packaged Logic Pro X files to Dropbox. They upload fine and appear online. However, when I download them from Dropbox, they do not download correctly and I cannot open them. Certain folders and files get downloaded but not the actual Logic Project file. It must be something to do with them being…
After my mac upgraded to Catalina, dropbox is constantly doing a sync for many days
Hello! I upgraded my mac OS to Catalina, and now my dropbox has gotten stuck into constantly syncing. This has remained in constant sync for 3 days now. * The bottom line of the dropbox menu dropdown says "Syncing 2 files." * But when I go into the directories of my dropbox, EVERY file in every directory has the blue…
Dropbox Icon missing Windows 10
I fired my laptop up a couple of days ago and I noticed that the dropbox icon in the taskbar was missing. I checked task manager and dropbox is running theres just no icon and if I kill the task and double click on the dropbox exe it loads the app but does not show the Icon so I am unable to check my settings or anything…
Syncing issue with Zscaler
I use Dropbox on my work-issued computer (on which I do not have admin rights), and ever since my employer installed Zscaler, my Dropbox won't sync and I'm getting the message: "can't establish secure internet connection." What can I do?
Is there a way to rotate my pictures on Dropbox?
The photos of an aircraft logbook are oriented 90 degrees off. I want to rotate them counter clockwise accordingly.
Zip files will not open... 'invalid'.
Hello! I'm having a problem with zipped files from Dropbox. Apparently, it's only affecting folders. In a nut shell, I'm operating on a mac. I upload video files, ranging from 1GB-10GB's in size, for my clients to download. I share hundreds of these videos each year. I was with another service but decided to switch to…
I can't see my most recent files in my "recent files" tab
Since I updated and now use SmartSync the "recent files" is no longer showing the most recent files.
What does it mean when there's a red X on a file icon rather than a green tick?
Dropbox folder automatically opens on startup
Dear Dropbox Community, Over the last weeks, I have noted a strange pattern with Dropbox (Version 82.4.155; Windows 10): On every Windows startup, my Dropbox folder opens automatically in the Windows Explorer. This usually does not happen after standby. My question: I do want Dropbox to start automatically as service upon…
Single file with red 'X' won't sync
I'm having a maddening problem since yesterday: without anything having changed in my system, my workflow or my files, all of a sudden there's this one file that refuses to sync. When I open the Dropbox app, it starts syncing and says something like "10 seconds left", then the time starts increasing: "50 seconds left", "5…
I'm getting an MSVCP140.dll and I can't uninstall or run the desktop app
I was considering switching to a business plan, but for weeks i have been stuck with an MSVCP140.dll error on opening Dropbox. Iøm unable to uninstall or to run the app. I've searched around seeing others have the same problem. I installed the Microsoft Redstributable Packaging - but still no luck. Dropbox keeps givning me…
iPhone app not opening any file type
The Dropbox app on my iPhone X iOS 12.1.2 wont open any file type. All files sync fine from desktop and show up on the mobile app with a thumbnail image preview, but when tapped to open the loading graphic just keeps spinning. Could have coincided with iOS update.
Online Only Doesnt appear as an option
Online Only Doesnt appear as an option, need to free up space on my computer so Dropbox can sync.
Why Dropbox asks for a computer password upon each startup? (macOS HSierra, Mohave)
Hello! Can someont please clarify why each time Dropbox App starts it askes for my computer login and password? Why does it even NEED my computer password? See the screeenshot in attach. It's in Russian, but it tells us to enter my computer login and password "for Dropbox app to fuction properly". While it functions…
Windows Task Manager
Under Processes I get over over 30 instances of the Image Name Dropbox.exe*32, the command line points to AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\Dropbox.exe*32/restart 444/corruptdb A different image name will have a different number other than the "444" above. Any idea what has happened? . FYI, this is on a laptop personal PC not…
This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action
I'm totally shocked that this error is not on forum. May be its too new or people just reinstalle dropbox or something. We have dropbox bussines at company, I have like 120 computers arround the word. We use office 365 with local installed apps (word, excel, etc.) A new bundle of computer arrived so I installing all them…

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