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Dropbox won't show me the option to make content "available offline".
have installed Dropbox on two MacBooks. On the first one, I can download folders and make them available offline. However, this isn't working on this MacBook Air. I've already uninstalled and reinstalled Dropbox. Dropbox has full disk access on this laptop. What is going wrong, and how can I resolve this?
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I installed the Dropbox app on Windows 11, but it keeps freezing.
Just installed windows 11 24h2 in my computer and finished all the updates. Proceeded to install dropbox and the installation flows fine but right after setting up the account and selecting the folders to sync the programs stalls. Tried uninstalling, restarting the computer, clearing cache, clearing the register,…
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How can I move my Dropbox folder to another drive?
Hi What are the steps to move my Dropbox Folder to D Drive, as C Drive is filling up! It doesnt work, I get his message. Windows 11 Pro. Any ideas please?
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Getting Dropbox access through Windows 10 File Manager
I have 2 Windows 10 laptops that have access to all my DropBox folders through File Explorer. I am adding a 3rd Windows Laptop to my Dropbox. How do I get the same DropBox folders into the File Explorer on my 3rd laptop... as they are on my other 2 laptops? Thanks... Keith
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Windows Explorer gets slow when trying to access Dropbox a local folder in my hard drive.
I use dropbox business for my work and found that when I try to access my dropbox folder or files syned in my pc hdd, it gets significantly slow within certain period of time. I synced dropbox file as offline so all my files saved in local hdd and when I access dropbox files through pc app, it is very slow to move and…
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How can I share files from my desktop (not app)?
For years I was always able to share files directly from my desktop by clicking on the folder/file in the local dropbox directory. But it no longer has this option! It appears that you can do if you log on to app. Has this long time feature been removed? Thx, Jim
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Beta Build 222.3.4916
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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Why are there no context menus on Mac OS?
as of today on brand new Mac mini m4 pro running 15.3.2 (24D81) withal the lates updates I can right click in finder and share folders like I have been for a decade! what's the fix! seems like this only issue not resolved ?
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A Dropbox icon has replaced the Desktop and Documents icons on macOS
I have Dropbox latest client installed in MacOS. I don't use the Dropbox backup features for desktop or documents - however it has still taken over these icons in the Finder navigation bar. I've tried removing Dropbox, but as soon as I reinstall, the icons revert back. Does anyone know how to clear / prevent Dropbox from…
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Files automatically switching to "online-only" on Mac
Two years later and I'm still having this issue. I can't reliably work with Dropbox files, especially if I find myself somewhere without wifi.
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Override 'online only' setting for selected files
It would be great if pre-selected files within a folder could remain available offline, even when the parent folder is set to online-only.
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Spring Clean your Desktop with Dropbox 🌸
🌸 Spring isn’t just for cleaning your home, it’s the perfect excuse to give your digital space a fresh start too 💻✨. If your desktop looks like a chaotic mess of random files and folders 📂, it may be slowing you down (and let’s be honest, stressing you out 😵💫). But don’t worry, with Dropbox, tidying up your digital…
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Beta Build 222.3.4890
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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Stable Build 221.4.5365
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: * Fixed a bug that would show the incorrect icon when adding Dropbox to Microsoft Office. Download Windows(Windows 10 or later) Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit)…
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Files that I update on my Mac don't sync online.
In the last couple of weeks, local files that I work on are not syncing online. If they do, it is extremely slow. My internet is fine. I am on a Mac as well. I work synchronously with others on these files, so it's a bit concerning that they may not be working on my most recent versions. I have been using dropbox for over…
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Beta Build 221.3.5278
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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Beta Build 222.3.4863
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: * Reduced CPU consumption at start-up on Windows. Download Windows(Windows 10 or later) Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Offline Installer…
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Dropbox taskbar icon on Windows 11 doesn't allow drag and drop anymore.
So I'm sure this has been solved previously and posted here, but I just can't find the post (I've searched and tried various AI for answers too). Windows doesn't seem to allow drag and dropping files onto the drobox taskbar icon anymore. I'm sure someone created a workaround though, It might have been something like…
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I deleted a backup, but it is still using storage. Why?
Hey all, I recently deleted a backup of an old external drive from the Windows client. This should have freed up storage in my account - however, it is still using the same 608MB, even after waiting for two days. There are no files in the "Deleted files" section either. What do I have to do to free up that storage?
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Correct the 'sharelink' description in the Linux commands documentation
The table at https://help.dropbox.com/installs/linux-commands#What-Linux-commands-are-available-on-Dropbox says, about the sharelink command: sharelink dropbox sharelink FILE This prints out a shared link for FILE. * FILE Absolute path to FILE ...But that's not correct. FILE doesn't have to be an absolute path, it can be…
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Issues with uploading and syncing large HD videos to Dropbox
Hey everyone, I've been running into some frustrating issues when trying to upload large HD videos to Dropbox, and I was hoping to get some insight or possible solutions. Here's what's happening: * Extremely Slow Uploads – Even with a stable, high-speed internet connection, large files (a few GBs) take way longer than…
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I can't toggle the default sync state for new files to 'Available offline' on Windows 10
OS: Windows 10 22H2 Dropbox version: v220.4.4126 Problem: Default Sync State For New Files cannot be changed When I click it to "Available offline" and close-open setting again it's back to "online-only". Also there is no option to make file always available offline. Please help. I've already tried advanced uninstall and…
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I can't copy and paste folders from my desktop app and I don't see Dropbox options for my files.
Dear all, I would really appreciate your help in advance. I am using Dropbox on my desktop using the desktop app. For some reason, I cannot copy and paste folders within my Dropbox (it says it is copying and pasting the folder but the progress stays at 0%). The same symptom happens when I also copy a folder from Dropbox to…
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Syncing problems on Mac OS
I have been having problems with syncing the last few days. I have Sequioa
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Can't add a file inside a shared folder when using the desktop app. It says I need permission.
I am the owner of a shared folder that is available on my desktop. However, I cannot add any files to that folder. I get an error that I don't have permission. However, I can add files to that folder when I'm on the web.
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I update files on both my computers, but they're not syncing with each other.
Hi all, I have devices linked to my own dropbox account -- one is my work desktop and the other is my laptop. I had no problem reading all the files on both computers until this year. Now, suddenly, whatever I do on one computer doesnt sync to the other, and vice versa.
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Some files/folders don't sync from the web to my Windows desktop app.
Dear all, I need some help to get my files to synced on my laptop. I'm using Windows 11, and the icon in the task bar informs me that all my files are up to date (properly synced). The windows explorer says that some (not all) dropbox folders haven't synced yet. Everything looks fine on the website. Some files and folders…
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Is there an automatic date change to current date when uploading?
Why this automatic change of date to current date when upload files to Dropbox -- no other cloud type storage system does this date change? I use both Safari & Windows (depending which laptop I use at time) to do these file uploads. Its a pain in butt that it changes date so I have to upload then go in and modify to date I…
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Beta Build 221.3.5302
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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Why can't we still open shared links directly via the desktop app on macOS?
This used to be possible. Why is it no longer a feature? 2 years ago? Come on Dropbox! I love dropbox, it's such a great app but the functionality which used to be there and now is no longer makes our lives so difficult! We have to send screen grabs with the location of files to our colleagues, because the web link is…