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Heaps of my files seem to have been corrupted... what do I do?
Heaps of my files in dropbox seem to have been corrupted, Help what do I do? How can I get them back, please? This is what the folder looks like. Thanks in advance. Clare
Added a file to Dropbox but can't find it online or when I try to import it to a 3rd party app
I have saved a movie file in a folder on my computer that is in Dropbox. Why can't I find the file when I try to import it into Adobe Premiere Rush, or why can't I find it on dropbox.com?
Recently Changed Files aren't...recent.
I'm baffled as to why when I look at the dropbox app's list of supposedly 'Recently Changed FIles' NONE of them are recent;y changed files. Right at the top of the list are often files I'd totally forgotten I'd even got in dropbox! How come this list seems to be totally random files from my dropbox storage and certainly…
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Can new files in a network folder automatically update and sync to other devices with Dropbox?
We are trying to update a DropBox folder with any new files that appear in a Network Folder. From the Website we have uploaded the file location and it has created a new folder in the Drop Box location. Really what we want to happen is that When a file/doc is put into the Network folder it will then Synchronise with Drop…
macOS File Provider version – How to "revert" a folder to not be offline
I've set folders to "Make available offline" but I see no way to "revert" those folders to the default state of the files being downloaded, but can be removed if space is low. The only thing I found that worked was to set the folders to online-only, then re-download the files. There has to be a better way to do this…
Edit text files
Dropbox newbie. How can I edit a text file through my Google Chrome browser, Dropbox web page?
Are Adobe applications compatible with Dropbox?
Hello. I am wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction? I'm looking for an alternative to Adobe CC Sync which is being switched off in February 2024 and I'm considering Dropbox as an option. I know there are many potential issues syncing Adobe files across different transfer protocols. E.g. Microsoft OneDrive…
Cannot find the dropbox.cache folder
im trying to clear the cache of my dropbox folder, current stuck with over 400gb of system data with all files set to be online only. Ive followed the guides online to locate the dropbox.cache hidden file within the Dropbox folder but the only hidden file that shows is the .dropbox file. Any ideas on how i can access this…
Lightroom Classic (Mac) Catalog Folder Structure broken through /Library/Cloudstorage change - help!
I recently updated my Dropbox library to the new structure (I believe) required by Apple and this has caused a breaking issue on Lightroom Classic on Mac because of the path structures have changed Old: /Users/cd/Dropbox/Pictures/Lightroom/2023/2023-12-16 New:…
Selective Sync not working, can't sync folders to the app
I just got a new computer (Mac) and when downloading the app it asked me to select folders. I only selected a couple thinking I can update this later. However I can't figure it out. Following the Selective Sync article ( https://help.dropbox.com/sync/selective-sync-overview) it states click on Preferences and then the Sync…
Can't install Dropbox on Mac
I've repeatedly tried troubleshooting with different ideas on the web but I don't see a case like this - after downloading the dmg Dropbox installer from the standard dropbox installation page, it opens up normally, and I double click on the Dropbox icon to install it, but then my Dropbox app is unresponsive and keeps…
Dropbox still opens files in ignored folders
I have a folder inside Dropbox that I'm trying to use for some hobby C++ development using MS Visual Studio I followed the process to have Dropbox ignore the temporary build folders (like /x64 and /.vs) In Dropbox I can see that this did indeed stop Dropbox from syncing any of the files in those ignored folders However,…
Dropbox never finishes syncing - Windows 190.4.6383
I had used Dropbox for limited files because I didn't have enough storage and was using OneDrive to manage some online sharing to my phone but I hated it so paid to get more storage, dumped OneDrive, and did some cleanup on my PC before copying everything to Dropbox. In the midst of all this Dropbox was no longer able to…
Logic Pro files disappearing
I got a new macbook (M2) and migrated from my old macbook (2019 intel). Initially I set all of my dropbox folders to online only so I could then manually select what I wanted to keep local. I have always kept my logic projects in dropbox so I never have to worry about backing up. For some reason some logic projects are…
Changing default account
I initially setup dropbox through yahoo, then accidentally set up a gmail account on a new iMac computer. The dropbox App won't get rid of the Gmail account. I can't change the default Email back to Yahoo, and it's not letting me delete the dropbox app to start over. Can anyone help?
Can't un-exclude directories with `dropbox.py exclude remove <directory>` on Ubuntu 20.04.2
I have a Linux machine (running Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS, "Focal Fossa") upon which I am running a "headless" Dropbox daemon as per here: https://www.dropbox.com/install-linux The Dropbox daemon is up to date: ``` $ dropbox.py version Dropbox daemon version: 125.4.3474 Dropbox command-line interface version: 2020.03.04 ``` This…
Cant view a folder on my windows pc but i can see it on my macbook
Hi, i am in a shared folder in dropbox. I can view this folder from the webversion, the app on my macbook and the app on my phone. But the application on my windows pc doesnt show this folder. Other folders im in i can see. Hopefully someome can help me out!
Cannot open files after rebooting Windows - files appear as online-only
Hello everyone, after I rebootet windows because there were some major problems after a failed update, I resynched my dropbox and all files seem to be there and in order like they used to be. unfortunately, I cannot open any of them (marked with the grey cloud symbol) and I suppose its because they are only available…
Spotlight returns no search hits for my DropBox on MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip
Using DropBox for maybe 10 years, so not a newbie by any stretch of the imagination. New MacBook Pro M3 Max. Searchlight returns no results for my DropBox. Ideas?
Icon missing in Menu Bar Mac Sonama
Hi. The Dropbox logo is missing from the menu bar on MAC Sonama 14.1.2. It does not show when DB is running. I have uninstalled and reinstalled DB but still not there. When MBP is restarted, the icon shows briefly then dissapears Any ideas? Peter
Backing up of more than one drive
Is it really true that I can only back up one drive, even though I have folders on my C drive and E drive? That seems rubbish.
The app no longer syncs with your Windows 11 PC.
L'app non sincronizza più con il PC cpon Windows 11 - Grazie ----------- The app no longer syncs with your Windows 11 PC - Thank you
Dropbox not syncing with others I share documents with.
I cannot seem to get my documents to sync with the other I share with. They can't see my revisions and I can't see theirs
What is this Sync Status
Every 20 seconds - it's doing me head in I can't seee what its trying to do Adrian
What does this icon mean?
Hello! Can you please tell me what mens this icon?
"Could not complete sign in. Please try again" error on Win11
Hello, I am running windows 11, and had to update my username as windows truncated to 5 characters. I successfully followed the following guide to update the username: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/change-name-of-user-profile-folder-in-windows-11.2133/ However, once the username updated it broke my dropbox install pointing…
Cannot Make Files Online-Only On Mac
I am essentially out of space on my computer despite having plenty available in the cloud, and the hundreds of gB's I'm using are taking up space on both my dropbox and my computer itself. When I right-click the file within Finder, there is no option to "make online-only". I have already turned this feature on as well as…
No progress/percentage bar for syncing files on the desktop app
Hello, I am using the desktop version of Dropbox on a Macbook Pro. I have been syncing files from my external hard drive into the Dropbox app. Nowhere does it show me the progress of how much has been uploaded, and how much time/ percentage is left. It's been 7 days-- and it's literally still going. I can see the cloud and…
Where is Copy Dropbox Link?
Folks, I used to be able to R clik the folder I want to share and 'Copy Dropbox Link'. Now with a new puter and windows 11, I dion't see that option? how do I share a folder now??

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