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What happens to files on my old computer when I reconnect it to Dropbox?
So I am using Dropbox for desktop. My pc became dead and I was syncing all the files to Dropbox. While I can access the files on Dropbox website, I am little confused if I again install the Desktop app on my new pc. these files automatically sync to my new pc. Suppose I get my old pc repaired and uses Dropbox from there…
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The new Transfer window animation is S-L-O-W!
The new Transfer Window animation where it animates the files being packaged up in a gift box is unnecessary and is adding sometimes upwards of 15 seconds while I wait for the "copy link" button to be available. This used to be a nearly instantaneous process with no delay. All of my files are already uploaded to dropbox…
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Please add zero knowledge encryption on Dropbox.
I find that many Cloud services offer encryption during transfer to the service and encryption at the destination. Dropbox does this too. Unfortunately, the keys used at the destination are available to Dropbox. What would make Dropbox unique is if it would offer Zero Knowledge encryption at the client. That way all files…
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Why can I only back up specific folders? [SOLVED]
An older thread (https://www.dropboxforum.com/discussions/101001016/why-can-i-only-back-up-specific-folders/612837 ) (replies are turned off) said: I just started using the back up feature in Dropbox but it seems to only back up 3 folders: DOWNLOADS, DESKTOP & DOCUMENTS. I don't keep important stuff in any of these. How do…
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Root folder control removed from Finder in Dropbox Business
The business version of Dropbox no longer allows users to add or remove folders in Finder from the root Dropbox folder. This change was just applied to my account, but I came across a thread from 10 months ago — now closed — where many other users expressed similar frustration, with no clear reasoning provided. I’m…
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How can I keep files from getting synced on Android or Windows 11?
That is nice for Apple users. Does not work for android or win 11.
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Stable Build 223.4.4909
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) Windows LTS(Long Term Support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1) Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline…
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My Dropbox app on macOS 15.4.1 has stopped syncing and is stuck indexing files.
My Dropbox which have worked without problems for years have stopped syncing. It seems to get stock and, right now, after having logged out and in again it does not seem to get passed or have progress in indexing the files. I am on a MacOS 15.4.1. I recently updated. I am uncertain if the service stopped at this point as I…
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Why was the way screenshots were handled changed?
Me and my friends question what drove the people behind this software to break something intentionally like that? I work as a Quality Assurance expert, and can only see this change as sabotage. When I press "PrtSc" I want the image to be copied into my clipboard. The fact that it was saved into the screenshots folder…
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Beta Build 224.3.4654
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…
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Dropbox is taking up all of the space on my harddrive
Dropbox is killing me. I have 2TB of space on my laptop, Dropbox is taking up almost 700gb of it, despite all of my files being set to Online Only. I've also followed the steps suggested by other users to toggle "Online Only files on Mac" which appears to have done nothing. I finally resorted to deleting the Dropbox app…
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Dropbox generating excessive cache files
I have an issue with Dropbox 166.4.2920 on macOS 12.0.1 Dropbox keeps generating utterly excessive cache files, 114GB currently on a folder that has 3.3GB of actual contents. How can I force Dropbox to clear its cache in a reasonable timeframe and not keep accumulating this?
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Dropbox daemon on Ubuntu keeps asking to be installed on boot
Dropbox daemon doesn't work properly on Ubuntu since I started using it some years ago. Everytime I start my computer it asks me to install it again even when it is already installed properly from the official sources. Also it shows the loading symbol even when it is updated and I have to stop syncing and resume it to…
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Dropbox max file size
It seems that the maximum size of a file uploaded (from the desktop application) to dropbox is 2TB. How can I get around this limitation? Does using the API allow this? I have very large files to transfer. Thanks for your help! On the Dropbox desktop app Files and folders uploaded on the Dropbox desktop app can be up to 2…
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It takes a long time for my files to become available offline, or the syncing fails completely.
Generally, I keep my Dropbox files off-line. In the past, if I marked a particular file "make available offline", the circle next to the file name would turn green fairly quickly, and the file would then be available on my driv drive immideately. Now, however, the "make available offline option seems to have no effect. If…
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Very slow syncing on new Mac
Hi folks, I have a new Mac and have migrated from my old one. Dropbox is set up and indexed. Now I want 200Gb of my Dropbox files on my mac. But the download is very slow and seems to keep stalling (requiring quitting and restarting). And even when it is working, it downloads at a maximim of 3.5Mb/sec even though the…
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Can we have the "sync next" option for folders, too?
It will make my life so much easier if I could choose what folder should be sync first.
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Everything on my computer is automatically uploading to Dropbox without my consent.
Everything on my computer is automatically uploading to Dropbox without my consent.I need to stop it and I need to get all of it off dropbox and back on my computer, Help!
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Some of my files aren't syncing locally to my desktop app.
I have reinstalled my PC today and synched all my dropbox files, but cant see certain files in a folder, but can se dem online, what is wrong here? These files from online dropbox are not visible on my desktop any more
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How can I sync folders I've chosen not to sync upon installation of the desktop app?
Dear, Can somebody help me please with the following question. I installed dropbox on my new pc and selected the files to be seen on my PC. I forgot to select some files, how can i select those ones also to be seen directly on my PC please? Thank you and kind regards
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Files are missing from my account online but I see them in my local Dropbox folder
When I open my Dropboxfolder by logging in on dropbox.com, I lack content if I compare it wit what I see if I open my desktop folder which has more content/folders and reflect what would expect to see. Is it a username issue? Does anyone have a tip of where to start searching?
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Screenshots not being saved to my account even though I enabled the feature on the desktop app
I set all the switches for Dropbox on windows to save screenshots, but nothing is being saved in the screenshot folder ---- as it turns out it seems that OneDrive is getting the images --- how to I correct this so Dropbox get the images?
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Upload speed slow in the Dropbox desktop app, and after uninstallation
Hello my upload speed is very slow on one PC, i have two pc's on my network, my fastest and main pc is now slower when uploading to drop box. I seems this all started after i installed the dropbox app , then removed the app. The second PC uploads as normal the PC that is slow is windows 11, Intel I9 CPU, using either…
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Beta Build 223.3.4858
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…
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Questions about syncing and organizing the Dropbox folder
Hello! (1) Can I delete the whole dropbox-folder architecture (because sync does not work anymore) without risking to loose any data (folder) of my dropbox? (2) How can I indicate the status of the file for uploading, i.e., sync offline, or, only-one file, etc? (3) How can I change the status of a file or folder according…
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Not sure how to find screenshots, and paste them when using the app on Mac OS 15.3.2
Dropbox Caprture (which was just fabulous) is no longer availble and i am having to revert back to Dropbox Screenshot. * I can take the screenshot but I can't find it in my folfer (i have turned on save screenshot to folder and create link) * I don't know how to paste ..can't paste it any where..nothings works. What I am…
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How can I save hard drive space, if I can't use the online only option?
How can I use Dropbox to save hard disc space? I have a contract which gives me 2tbts of whi9ch little is used. I am unable to make files 'Online only' because I am not given the option to do so at the right click stage. I gather this is because of the Windows icon overlay system which requires me to enter the registry to…
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Unable to install the desktop app on Fedora 41.
I need to install the Desktop App for Selective Sync. I've downloaded the Fedora rpm and installed it. I installs a filemanager. When I click on the 'open dropbox app' the screen blinks and is redisplayed. What are the steps for installing the Dropbox app? Thanks
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CloudRail - Dropbox - Missing client_id
Over the Easter weekend (Apr-10, 2025), Dropbox apparently made a change that makes it impossible for PimlicalAdvancedCalendar to log in through its CloudRail library. This has worked flawlessly for many years, and no change was made to PimlicalAdvancedCalendar or the CloudRail library (which is no longer supported by the…
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Why did the sync status of my files changed to online-only all of a sudden?
I've been a Dropbox user since, gosh, who knows when. Suddenly, at some point this week, my default state switched from available offline to online only. I don't recall upgrading my OS or making major changes to my devices so I'm not sure what might've triggered this out of nowhere. I recall seeing the notification saying…