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Relinking hard drive with old Dropbox files resulted in stuck syncing.
I recently built a new computer and took my old SSD which was only used for Dropbox files and connected it to my new computer. After doing this, its been stuck on indexing for days. I first saw it stopped indexing due to a corrupt file, so I removed it and indexing moved along from 157,177 files to 157,076 files. Since…
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Files aren't syncing, so the comments in text-files are not visible
Hi I added comments into a text file, saved it and uploaded the file into Dropbox on my PC. I can open Dropbox in two ways: taskbar > globe (1) etc. or taskbar > Folders (2) etc. When I open Dropbox (1): the file opens but without my comments. Going route (2): the comments are visible. Is this the way it should be? Is…
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Opting out of File Provider on Mac OS doesn't work
Files originally stored in the /user/document/dropbox automatically moved to new location ~Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox despite after checking the Opt Out option while reinstalling. Despite I have tried many times to remove the previous version settings (see link below), I will see new files being synced into my…
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allow users to display metadata as a column with title.
I have a closed group of radio stations, and we share .wav files. It's legal under radio licencing. Our file names are not descriptive (database generated 6 digit key). The meta data field "title" and perhaps "length" as optional columns would be superb. I can see this same request being helpful for photos.
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Dropbox image viewer resets to 100% zoom when moving to the next image
Title: Dropbox image viewer resets to 100% zoom when moving to the next image I am experiencing a new problem with the Dropbox web image viewer that did not occur previously. I use Dropbox to review and share large numbers of photography images. When I open a folder and click on the first image, it displays correctly using…
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Can't get rid of a red X next to a folder in my Dropbox folder on Windows 11
Hi again, this is a minor(?) but persistent bug I've been experiencing for a while now in Dropbox for Windows 11. After making certain folders online or offline some time back, this one particular folder has a red X, which in turn puts a red X on the entire Dropbox folder. I can't figure out what the issue is. Everything…
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Duplicate Nested Dropbox Folder: files saved by an app cannot be seen in File Manager
My Work Dropbox contains a reparse point named STUDIO GILLIS-MOORE Dropbox. Is this an expected artifact of a Team Space migration, or is it an unintended legacy reparse point that should be removed? There appears to be a duplicate nested folder. cd can enter the folder. ✅ dir /AL lists it. ✅ It doesn't appear as a…
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Syncing fails in regards to my FolderSizes 10 program file on Windows 11.
I run the Dropbox desktop app on a Dell Inspiron 15 3530 laptop under Windows 11 Pro. I recently installed a program and gave its link the same permissions (total access for myself and INTERACTIVE) I give my other apps. However, this app's link refuses to sync. I've clicked the Dropbox icon (with its current red flag) and…
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I uninstalled my app to free up space, and my desktop & files are also gone.
I had about 40gb of files, and thought deleting the dropbox app would free up space and stay on my dropbox online. Instead, it deleted everything on my desktop that I have had no luck trying to recover. And when I went onto my dropbox account online, those files were also not there. I thought deleting the app on my laptop…
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I'm trying to exclude folders via selective sync to free up hard drive space, but it's not working.
Hello – How do I fix this? I am trying to sync dropbox.com with my laptop, but I have run out of space on the laptop. Dropbox.exe suggested that I free up space so it can continue to sync, but the issue is that the only place I can do that is to remove files from the dropbox folder, which is a non-started I when Into…
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Preserve folder modification dates during Dropbox updates and metadata refreshes
Many professionals rely on Finder's Date Modified column to quickly identify active projects. Currently, Dropbox desktop updates or metadata refreshes can cause thousands of folders to receive the same "Date Modified" timestamp, even though the folder contents have not changed. This effectively wipes out one of the most…
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"To manage these settings, sign in on the same computer you used to start this backup."
This morning my Macbook Pro told gave me a quick message about Dropbox backups and some files not be available for backup. Since I haven't used Dropbox backup, I didn't worry about it. But when I clicked the message to make it go away, my desktop is gone! I found the "old backup" file and I'm trying to restore that, but in…
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Dropbox on external SSD re-indexes every startup and stuck on 'Updating .fseventsd'
Recently moved my Dropbox folder to an external SSD following Dropbox's procedures. Everything seemed fine to start with however I have noticed some issues cropped up that do not seem to be clearing themselves. Three linked problems: The menu bar has been stuck on Updating ".fseventsd" for weeks. It never clears on its…
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Changing Dropbox folder's location on Windows 11
I thought I had specified that dropbox files on my desktop would be located at c:\dropbox rather than users\dropbox (with all of them set to live on the drive). I now see that it's at \users\dropbox. But I have a complete set of folders at c:\dropbox, many of which have been changed. How do I get things right, so I don't…
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Can't manage using the app's preferences which folders are available offline on Windows.
On Dropbox desktop stable build 258.4.3749, Preferences → Sync & storage → Manage does nothing. The issue occurs on two separate Windows computers under two different Dropbox accounts (personal and work). Syncing otherwise appears normal. The Selective Sync folder-selection dialog never opens.
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How can I stop the Dropbox desktop app from saving my screenshots to my Dropbox folder?
I have seen this questions many times here, and I just don't understand that immoral practice of forcing things without the consent of the user. How on EARTH can I stop Dropbox from keeping the screenshots in dropbox folder? The "Save Screenshots to Dropbox" is disabled, and Dropbox still save them (this immoral behaviour…
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Double-clicking the Dropbox app only opens the Dropbox folder in finder and menu bar icon is gone
Any help would be appreciated - thank you! (I can't seem to find anything that can help...) Application Affected Dropbox Device Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max, 64Gb of RAM, 2Tb SDD Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS Tahoe 26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 240.4.8493 (I got this from the "Get Info" in the…
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The desktop app freezes on macOS with a 'Reconnecting to the internet' error on Mac OS 26.5.2
For the past few days, the desktop Dropbox app (258.4.3749) on my MacBook Pro has been showing the 'Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment' constantly. Meaning nothing is syncing. I'm on a MacBook Pro with Tahoe 26.5.2. I have no VPNs running, Private Relay is switched off, and I've disabled the firewall but…
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Stable Build 260.4.2926
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: Fixed an issue that would cause Dropbox items to not appear in the right-click menu for some Windows users. Improved the reliability of opening several share dialogs at the same…
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Why is the desktop app not updating automatically on my Mac device?
Hi! Am I not right that DropBox Desktop (I have version 258.4.3749; on macOS 26.5.2) should detect updates and automatically download and install them in the background? This is not happening. My (third party - 99% reliable) Updater software keeps advising me that "there is a newer version". This morning, for instance, it…
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API metadata rate‑limit lockout during large backup — please advise
Hi Dropbox Support, I'm on a 3 TB plan and I'm backing up a large music‑production library (~1.2 TB, ~130,000 files) to my Dropbox using rclone. After several backup runs today, my account's metadata/listing API appears heavily rate‑limited: a request to list even my 8 top‑level folders returns nothing after 20+ seconds…
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My Mac desktop app is stuck on "Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment".
Already submitted this here: https://old.reddit.com/r/DropboxOfficial/comments/1ulvz55/reconnecting_to_internet_this_may_take_a_moment/ This has been happening for around the past week. I am on macOS 26.5.2 and Dropbox 258.4.3749 on a M5 Pro MacBook Pro. I've tried reinstalling Dropbox and updated macOS. How can I get this…
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Dropbox Finder sync icons aren't working on Mac OS 26 Tahoe, both legacy & File Provider versions
Hi everyone, I'm running macOS 26 Tahoe (26.5.1) with Dropbox 256.4.3790 and I've lost all sync status badges in Finder. Posting here because I've spent time diagnosing this and want to share what I found. The problem: In legacy mode (garcon/FinderSync extension), the badges simply don't appear. After investigating, I…
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I'm not seeing the Dropbox menu bar icon on my Mac computer.
Hi there, When i click on the dropbox application, it just takes me to the folder and doesn't launch the application. When I go to system settings and menu bar, the option to toggle dropbox on, so that it displays is not there (the dropbox app just simply isn't mentioned). How do I fix this?
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My Dropbox account is stuck syncing a file that doesn't exist on the website.
My dropbox continues to try to sync a file that was deleted long ago. I have read the FAQ and see no 'clear cache' option in Preferences > Accounts (see screenshot). This is interfering with all files and folders that I do want to sync back and forth between my computer and dropbox online. Does anyone have any ideas beyond…
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How do I locally download my 139GB worth of backups?
As the title suggests my Dropbox account has a lot of backup files However, I cannot seem to download it all. When I try to download it from the website: The website https://help.dropbox.com/organize/restore-dropbox-backup-files suggested to download the application on a system and then I will be prompted to restore a…
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My Windows desktop app is stuck on "Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment".
Dropbox is showing "Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment". I need a solution for this. I tried everything- Internet Connection Issues Firewall or Antivirus Blocking Dropbox VPN or Proxy Interference (Though when i turn on vpn it starts to sync but only for a minute) Dropbox Server Issues (Dropbox in my…
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Dropbox desktop app indicates "sync planned" for folders but no sync happens.
I worked without any problems for many years with my basic Dropbox account. Suddenly I discovered that for a numer of folders the desktop app indicates " synchronisation planned" and no longer actually performs the sync. New files added and changes made are also not visible in the browser version of Dropbox. How can I get…
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Getting a message stating 'DropboxUpdater will not open in a future release of macOS'
New Macbook here, upgrading from a 2019 Intel-based system; used Migration Assistant and everything seems fine. I'm getting a bunch of these warning pop-ups: Support Ending for Intel-based Apps This version of "DropboxUpdater" will not open in a future release of macOS. Learn how to update to an Apple silicon version. I…