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Can I install and run Dropbox from a bootable USB with OS that loads into RAM?
I'd like to install and run Dropbox from a bootable usb for portabilit with and operating system that loads into ram for speed a here is a list of possibilities. Can dropbox run on any of these? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions_that_run_from_RAM#Table
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The option to change selective sync settings is gone on my Mac
HI the selective sync is gone. I use to be able to go to Preferences, Sync, then selective sync. but now it has Dropbox folder updates you are not eligible for the new Dropbox for MacOS on file provider at this time. Any help would be great thanks
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Beta Build 199.3.6220
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Offline Installer (ARM64) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux…
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Has anyone else installed Dropbox on a Puppy Linux on a USB?
Is anyone using dropbox on a usb installation of puppy linux or any other linux dist on a usb?
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How to download all Dropbox files into an extra external drive?
How to download all Dropbox folders + files into an extra external hard disk? I need to keep sync folders + files in my C drive. To back up all the folders + files in my extra external hard disk directly from the Dropbox web (Not from the C drive). I lost files in the Dropbox before and that is not secured only sync in the…
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Can Dropbox sync on a Network Share?
Hi. Just curious into asking about syncing a Dropbox agent to a Windows network share to allow other people to access and modify files. The idea was to have an agent sat on a Windows File Server, sync the Dropbox agent to a specific folder and make it a network share for other people to use files within. I am aware this is…
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Missing local .key files from a specific computer, but not www.dropbox.com
Hello Community, I'm running Sonoma 14.4.1 on Mac Intel with Dropbox 200.3.7010 with a Dropbox Advanced account. I just noticed 3 heavy .key files that are several GB in size are missing. They are present on my dropbox.com account and I can see them on other local machines. I have 1.8TB available on my hard disk. I've…
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Error: Can't Upload - Please give access
Just created some new folders and files on my oft-used NAS, which is synced with Dropbox through Boxifier, and has been for months. None of the new folders and files created today are syncing; in addition, Dropbox reports an error (in Dutch), which translates as "Can't upload - Please give access". Some new folders were…
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Stable Build 199.4.6287
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: * Added the Dropbox logo to Windows context menus. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Offline Installer (ARM64) Mac OS X Standard Installer…
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The red notification showing on the desktop app icon isn't going away.
Hi Has anyone else experienced red icon badge showing as one unread notification even after all notifications read and then deleted. Can't seem to get rid of it no matter what I try. Thank you.
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How can I sync my desktop with the Dropbox app on my iPhone 13?
HOW CAN I SYNC MY DESKTOP DROPBOX WITH MY IPHONE 13? On my desktop dropbox I use OpenOffice Calc and I don't have this on my iPhone. At one time I was able to do this, and I don't know why I can't now. I've searched and read articles online but I'm not the most literate compute person! Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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Syncing doesn't work. A few files change and hours later they still haven't showed up to the web.
I wanted a solution to have files backed up online (typical dropbox) but I also have certain files (a few handfuls) I need always available when I am offline (off the internet). I am often offline for extended periods of time and need those critical files. I am using apple products, a laptop on ventura and mobile devices…
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Confused with Dropbox. Can you clarify some things about syncing, storage and accessing my account?
I am new to Dropbox as of yesterday. Although reasonably tech savvy with various software, I am getting confused. None of the videos on YouTube explain in quite the right way. I have a Dropbox account and a folder visible in File Explorer. I seem to be able to either open DB by googling it, or I can open the folder in FE.…
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Dropbox desktop app not opening or syncing on MacOS Ventura Version 13.6.5
I'm having issues with the mac desktop app not opening even after uninstalling/reinstalling/rebooting numerous times, not syncing with Finder, and the dropbox icon being grayed out. I followed all the tutorials I found online and in the community and still doesn't open/sync. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Dropbox folder moved and renamed after team downgrade - it doesn't sync most of my files now
Hello, I upgraded to a Dropbox business trial from Dropbox Plus, and then downgraded. After downgrading, my dropbox folder was moved and renamed. It used to be "Dropbox", but after the downgrade my files were in "[My Name] Dropbox (Old)" (moved elsewhere on my C drive), with a new folder appearing called "Dropbox (1)"…
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Can no longer copy folder link from Mac OS Finder
hello, Mac OS Ventura 13.0.1 (22A400) - when I right click on a folder and select "Copy Dropbox link" nothing is copied to the clipboard. I have restarted Finder, restarted the machine, reinstalled the app, no dice. thanks.
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Links created on the computer and pasted in Excel don't work
Hi I have a spreadsheet that contains dropbox links. I use Excel on the web in creating and editing. When my colleague edits the spreadsheet she will use the desktop version from the "open with..." menu. When she attaches a dropbox link via the desktop version it doesn't create a valid link. I noticed that when that link…
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New Dropbox Backup does not sync to Dropbox iPhone App
There is a new PC folder (labeled PC) created in the new backup program that backs up my files on the internet (dropbox.com) only . However, that same folder does not appear on the Dropbox App on my iPhone or on my PC (dropbox folder) - so none of the new files that are downloaded to the internet sync with the iPhone App.…
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Beta Build 200.3.7010
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many fixes including the following: Fixed in this update: * Fixed intermittent display issue of ignore icon when ignoring files via Windows context menu. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Offline…
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Dropbox for macOS syncs when the app is closed - what can I do?
*I'm copying and pasting my final reply to Dropbox support, who told me to come here - Dropbox syncs on Mac even when the app isn't open.* Dropbox should only sync WHEN THE APP IS OPEN. You have it running in the background now and didn't tell your customers. I don't want to have to click Pause Syncing every time I quit…
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How to fix being stuck on an "Indexing" loop when using millions of files?
Ok so I've used Dropbox for almost as long as its existed and recently due to frustration with the never finishing indexing bug I was forced to find out why this kept happening so I could prevent it. Bear with me on this long post but trust me its worth it, what I found was mind blowing and game changing. So our business…
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External Drive Backup - message that I need to sign in on that device?
Hi I have a laptop that was backing up an external hard drive (called My Passport) It isn't anymore and if I look at the Dropbox Backup Page it says: "To Manage the settings of My Passport, sign on that device" and, apart from the option to view backuped up files - of which there are some, that's it. If anybody knows what…
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"The operation can’t be completed because the original item for “Desktop” can’t be found."
I stoped Dropbox plan and after that, I can't found Desktop, Download, Documents on my MacBook. and So I re-joined dropbox plan and then I tried to back up, but it still can't because of permission issues. to do that, I need to open that folder on my MacBook, but I can't. Because they are missing. all missing Desktop,…
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Automatic Sync from external drive to Dropbox
I am setting up Dropbox. I have an external drive named DROPBOX (My F Drive). I copied all of the files to my c: drive c:\user\username\dropbox. All the files are copied over and have a blue dot next to them. Here is what I want to do: Whenever I create a new file and copy it into my F Drive (Dropbox), I want to make sure…
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Upload app sync speed is insanely slow compared to web speed
Located in South Africa. I have 500 mbps down/100-200 mbps upload. When I use the browser to upload 1 gb, it uploads in a minute or so. When I upload the same 1gb via the dropbox app, it crawls at ~200-400 kb/s, taking over an hour to upload! I went into my preferences>bandwidth>don't limit upload and download speed…
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App won't let me use without upgrading, it thinks I have more than 3 devices.
I reset my computer. When I tried to download the app, it prompted me to buy the upgrade. It thinks this is now a 3rd device. Now what can I do besides paying for the upgrade?
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Dropbox unable to sync folders but said folders don't exist when I try to access them.
For as long as I can remember Dropbox has notified my that 3 folders cannot be synced because I need to give dropbox permission to access the file. The 3 folders it is trying to sync are "My music", "My pictures" and "My videos". But when I click on 'go to folder' it takes me to dropbox/documents and there are no folders…
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The sync icons on my Windows computer seem to have changed
Why have the synced icons on my PC changed from a green circle with a tick (Available on this PC) to a solid green circle with a tick (Always available on this PC) when I haven't changed anything? Never seen this before and the only option on right clicking the Dropbox menu is to make online only...with a blue cloud icon.
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Endless syncing with high CPU usage on Win11
Hi, i‘m using the up to date client on windows 11. My local dropbox contains 15.000 files. And he takes more than six hours to sync the files. What‘s wrong with dropbox?!?!
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How to Sync my second hard drive again to Dropbox
I run a telescope imaging system in California while I live in Virginia. I've had Dropbox installed for a good number of years but some time back I had to stop syncing as the system was in repair. For some reason I can't seem to get sync back on. I have created the folder where the images download from the camera on the…