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Changes to files or folders being synced to locally recently
Was there a change to how the files were being synced from the cloud recently? Files that were in the cloud stayed sync off the machine locally but now are trying to sync on the machine and taking up hard drive space unlike before. Nothing was changed and seems it just started last week. Unsure if there was an update as it…
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Unable to move Dropbox folder to external drive on Mac
Good evening, I have tried many solutions suggested by this forum to get the result of having a copy of the files present on the cloud also on an external mac disk but without success (permissions, formatting the APFS drive encrypted and not, mac os extended). The disk where the operating system resides is 250GB and is not…
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How can I see what files the client thinks it needs to sync?
The client says >250k files, 157GB The total size of the folders marked to sync is <25GB It it really so difficult to give us more details on which files are currently being synchronised and which ones are in the queue? Literally all the others I know of do! Mega.NZ, StackStorage, OwnCloud...
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I can't paste the screenshots I capture on Windows
For some reason I cannot pate the screenshots after I press "Print Screen". I have dropbox on my pc set to copy link when image is ready and then there is a pop up on the bottom right when I take a picture and it says "press ctrl+v to copy" BUT IT DOESN'T work at all!
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Dropbox abysmally slow - can't reinstall, can't sync, etc.
Hi all, I've recently built a new Windows 11 Pro PC with reasonably high-end specs (AMD 9800X3d CPU, 64GB RAM, 5080 GPU, etc.), and I'm trying to get it all set up the way I like. Everything is working great except Dropbox, which for some reason is so unbearably slow that it's effectively unusable. I'm on a 10Gbps internet…
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"dropbox needs to change permissions for the folder" after changing home folder name on macos
Hi I changed the name of my home folder on macos monterey. I get the following message when opening dropbox: dropbox needs to change permissions for the folder users/OldHomefolder/.dropbox. The Oldhomefolder does not exist anymore. Does anyone know a solution? Thanks
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I click the Dropbox icon and it opens the Dropbox folder - how can I access the actual preferences?
I have the same problem as the original question. When I open Dropbox it just goes to the explorer window. There is no other App I can see. So how to I change the settings? In my case I want some online files to be available on my laptop. When I first installed and opened Dropbox I got the choice of what folders/ files I…
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Selective sync issues after migrating to a new Mac Mini M4 from an M1
I upgraded to a Mac Mini M4 from a Mac Mini M1, there are many Dropbox Selective Sync issues after migration. I think I understand how to clear them up, but how can I get folders that are already in my Dropbox account in cloud to appear in Finder in Available Off Line mode? For example in Finder I have a folder ******…
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Stuck on "Starting": Migration of files that never were uploaded to DB, so can't do a reinstall
the major reinstall only works if you know all the files are already in dropbox. For me, I have files that never made it to dropbox online and I can't recount every file that was created. as i am upgrading from an old MAC iOS that went dormant when dropbox moved on. How do we do a complete ****** reinstall and sync the…
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My screenshots don't save to my Dropbox account on Windows, even though the feature is enabled.
My screenshots are not saving to Dropbox at all even though the option is checked to do so right under settings. In fact I have the Snipping Tool for Windows 11 turned 100% off because I hate the dang thing and prefer screenshots hence why I use the "PRT SC" button in the first place! I don't want Screenshots going to…
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I get an 'uninstallation failed' prompt every time I try the process on my Windows.
I'm having problems with Dropbox on my PC running Windows 10. I need to uninstall and reinstall but nothing I try allows me to uninstall Dropbox. I tried the traditional ways and got the 'uninstallation failed' prompt every time. I also went into the Program folder and tried the Dropbox Uninstaller app there. Didn't work.…
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Dropbox syncing icons are gone. I can't make content available offline, or online only.
Good day everyone I was recently cleaning my storage space (i have a MAC running sequioa 15.0) and i accidentally clicked on make available offline on a large folder i Had, since I have no space my dropbox wwas unable to sync the files to my computer, now the tick marks are completley gone and I cant make anything online…
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Dropbox has changed the file organization on my computer
Hello, Can anyone help me with navigating files on my computer? Since I tried to install Dropbox all my files have been addressed different. On power shell and command line I can't get to some folders because dropbox has other folders with the same name and I don't how to navigate to the directories and folders I want? Can…
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The Dropbox right-click options are gone from my Mac's Finder.
My files are all in the cloud. This restricts things I can do on my Mac; I can't preview or upload to the web, for example (which I want to do often). I thought one used to be able to right click in the Finder and make a particular folder available offline. But that's missing on my Mac. Right clicking in a Dropbox folder…
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Beta Build 222.3.4928
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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The list of local Dropbox files on my Mac are different from the web
Ok when I started on drop box about when It first came out was good.. Several Macs. later. and storage locations later. the directory of files on dropbox is significantly different then what the application shows. I have a limited number of files or folders then I want to keep on my local Mac because I need to keep the…
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I can see my folder online but not in File Explorer. App doesn't sync?
Hi, All of my folders have synced to my PC except one. I am able to see in online and access it but it is not available via the app or on explorer despite being shared with me. Thanks, James
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New computer not making files local
I have a Dropbox that I've maintained for nearly 14 years over various devices, and on my latest computer I've found that the files aren't syncing to offline mode automatically. I changed the setting that allows new files to be saved offline and not just to the cloud, but I can't seem to figure out to how to make sure that…
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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…