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Bring LAN sync back on Mac
The new Dropbox for Mac no longer supports LAN sync. This makes Dropbox nearly useless for any users who need to maintain sync of large files or folders between multiple computers, particularly when dealing with slower internet speeds. Dropbox seems to be interested in being used by creators and people or businesses that…
File extensions with hyphens '-' don't sync to the Mac desktop app
Hi I'm seeing something strange that didn't used to happen, but I am unsure when the behaviour started. If I add a file that has an extension with a hyphen, '-', in it to a Dropbox folder using the website, the file uploads fine, but it doesn't sync down to the Mac desktop app. Example, if I drag in three files: AFile.pdf…
dropbox location to add into adobe bridge favorite folders
for some reason my dropbox folder disappeared from my favorite folders in adobe bridge... and i can't find it in the folders to drag it back into favorites...!!!
files taking 15 to 20 minutes to upload
Until recently audio files I send to a client uploaded in seconds. But now that take 15 to 20 minutes to upload. They time out in Firefox, or Edge. I have to use Brave to maintain the connection long enough for the upload to complete. I have deleted ALL files from my storage, no improvement. I don't use the storage for…
grey cloud with white triangle inside showing next to my files on the Dropbox app
buongiorno, ho cambiato pc e una volta impostato dropbox noto che ci sono tutte le cartelle ed i file in esse contenute ma sono evidenziate con un cerchio marrone con all'interno un triangolo bianco e non lo vedo disponibile su esplora risorse del pc finché non ci clicco sopra, lo scarica e quindi lo rende disponibile. la…
Working with 3 Dropbox Accounts [2 Business 1 Personal] - Want three folders in Explorer
If somebody figures out how to accomplish this, I'll be able to not use different storage providers to be able to work that way. Every new business relationship has the potential that a business partner wants to setup a user in their account. Dropbox is account centric, that makes it easier to have different…
Windows Protection App control blocking Dropbox
Windows 10 app control blocked dropbox. When opening, Windows cancels with this notification: Virus & threat protection Unauthorised changes blocked Controlled folder access blocked Dropbox.exe from making changes. Click to see settings. When I click through the history does not show the event so that I can authorise. How…
Uploading large folder.
Just have a question about uploading large folders. In the past, I've noticed that folders upload quicker when the contents of the folder are uploaded one by one. However, on Dropbox, it keeps trying to upload 2 files at the same time and it's taking forever because my network usage is split between the 2. Was wondering if…
I need to update the changes on all computers & sync them.
I changed a document stored in the Dropbox folder on my desktop on Friday and it was immediately updated on my desktop. My wife has been changing files on a shared folder on her desktop all afternoon and Dropbox keeps notifying me of the updates on my desktop. All is working as it should, I thought. Then I opened a…
Dropbox stuck indexing 1,694 files on my Mac.
My Dropbox has been stuck indexing 1,694 files for the last few days. My Dropbox folder content is different on my home and work computers. And desktop folders "don't exist" online if I try to share a link. I"m running the newest version of Dropbox, Mac 13.3.1. I've quit DB and reinstalled. I've logged in and out both…
Deleting Files from Dropbox
My Dropbox is full. I have many large video and audio files in there that I would like to delete. I already store these on the hard drive of my computer where there is copious storage. Can I delete files on Dropbox without deleting its counterpart on my computer?
Beta Build 194.3.6258
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People with password sharing option disappeared?
I have been using Dropbox Plus for years and I no longer have the option to share folders with passwords. I do not know if something is wrong with my program right now, or if this is yet another new change to Dropbox this summer. If this is a change, I am very disappointed. I'm here hoping for a solution or at least an…
How can I prevent the Dropbox app from re-syncing everything to my formatted device?
Hello, I'm writing you because I will have to format my computer - due to corrupted system problems - and so the question of my dropbox is raising. I have a video studio with collaborators and we have 45 terabytes of data online. I would like to know the best way to handle this, without loosing anyfile and without…
Cannot get Dropbox desktop app to run in MacOS 12.7.3
Dear All, After trying many options, including advanced reinstall, removal, etc... I can't get the dropbox app to run on my computer (I decided to reinstall, as it was giving me all sort of problems with syncing). The app has full permissions to access the file system, however, it is stuck in the "starting" mode, and I…
Mass Deletion Alert (Mac OS Ventura 13.2.1) MacBook Pro
There really isn't a good "category" to post this under so i'm using this one. Over the last several months. I received an email that there was a mass deletion. While at home, I saw this email last night about 9pm - yes it was a sleepless night since my laptop was at work in the office. This has happened about 3 or 4 other…
Arch Linux Dropbox Gnome app indicator drop down menu
I use Arch Linux as well as many other Linux flavors. Often on Arch with Gnome desktop I had trouble getting the Dropbox drop down menu to look and perform properly. I searched the Internet but really found nothing addressing my problem. I actually gave up on it for a few months. While trying to correct another problem…
Why won't my devices sync with each other?
I have no idea if this is the right area. My tablet and phone show a 3 Month old version of files and not all of them. I've tried signing into the web app. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling on my phone and nothing works. IT looks like syncing had been paused on the computer but even once that happened it doesn't…
Trouble logging into my Dropbox desktop app after moving Dropbox folder
My local drive C got filled up so the files in my dropbox stopped syncing to my computer. I tried moving the Dropbox to other drive , but it seems i didn’t move it appropriately and the Dropbox stopped working. I uninstalled the app and tried downloading it but the Dropbox installer keeps showing an error that refuses to…
There is a bug with dropbox and google drive, if installed on the same machine
There is a bug with dropbox and google drive, if installed on the same machine (I am using a 2014 15" macbook pro on macOS 11.7.7) at start up, if google drive loads first (and it always does) then dropbox does NOT show the checkmark icons (SHOWN here): The workaround solution is, after starting the computer and waiting…
Latest Dropbox Beta (194.3.6189) is constantly in Syncing state.
Hello, Since I use "early access/beta" versions of Dropbox, my system has been updated to 194.3.6189 lately, and the application is constantly in "Syncing..." state. Details are below. OS Details * Debian Linux Version 13 (Testing) * KDE 5.27.10 * Dropbox 194.3.6189 Steps to Reproduce: * Install Dropox 194.3.6189 * Start…
Sync icons keep disappearing on macOS Sonoma
Sync icons will appear and disappear on Sonoma for Mac. I've reached out about this issue 4x and the support team just sends me outdated articles. Your support is a joke! If you guys want to hide behind a "Chat" or "Email" outsourced service I'll take my company business elsewhere. This is clearly an issue that no one…
New files are not stored offline despite the setting in the desktop app
Here's what I'm seeing: New Files Default is set to Available Offline, but files added via a different computer last night are NOT automatically downloading. I have to either open them or manually download them. As an experiment, I went offline and tried to open a cloud file. As expected it didn't work. This is the only…
Is there a way to have Dropbox deleted files go to Mac Trash?
I'm running Dropbox v193.4.5594 on an iMac-M3 on macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 I'm under the impression that when I deleted a file in Dropbox it would go to my Trash folder... but now when I delete a file Dropbox tells me that it will be deleted immediately, no Trashcan... Is my previous memory faulty, and/or is there a way to be…
Ubuntu Linux: Website says it supports xfs file system, but Dropbox demands Ext4 or NTFS?
Hello, I have an Ubuntu virtual machine running on Unraid. I have mapped one of the hard drives in the server and mounted it inside the virtual machine. Ubuntu reports the filesystem of this share as xfs. https://help.dropbox.com/installs/system-requirements According to this page, on 64bit Linux installations, xfs is…
How can I make my online-only files accessible again?
Rookie Mistake! I was trying to save hard drive space on my laptop, and made my dropbox fold online only. Now I cannot open anything. I would like to restore access to my desktop, and tried making it available again using "sync," but no go. How to I restore my access? JMS
I can't start the desktop app on Windows as I'm getting a permissions error
running windows 10 Prp Version 21H1
When I try to edit PDFs it asks for a signature. No signature should be required.
Hi, I have editing privileges and can edit word.docx but not PDFs. When I try to edit PDFs it asks for a signature. In fact, my editing privileges are supposed to be unrestricted. No signature should be required. I would appreciate some help on this point. Kind regards, Bryant1948
failed to execute web browser firefox
when I start ~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd I get the message Failed to execute default web browser
Dropbox hung on connecting Arch Linux
Dropbox was hung on connecting. Previously it was working fine. I was using Arch Linux, Gnome desktop. For a long time I couldn't find a solution. I was looking for a problem with Dropbox. The problem turned out to be Arch Linux adopting dbus-broker instead of dbus-daemon. I reverted to using dbus-daemon and now Dropbox…

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