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Dropbox Migration to a New Mac With the New Cloud Storage Setup
On my primary computer, I keep all Dropbox files in offline mode. I've updated to the new Dropbox setup that places the Dropbox folder in ~/Library/CloudStorage. I'm wondering what will happen when I move to a new Mac in the future. In the past, the macOS transfer program would transfer all my files to the new computer's…
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Recent activity seems to be empty on the desktop app on macOS.
Is it just for me that ever since the latest update, nothing ever shows up in recent activity?
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The operation can't be completed because ".Trash" needs to be downloaded
I see the above error when I try to delete a file in my Dropbox folder. But there is no such (hidden) file or folder in my Dropbox that I could download. And there seem to be no sync issues. Does anyone have an idea what might be going on? macOS 11.7.10 Dropbox v213.4.4597 Best wishes, Daniel
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MacOS: Not seeing Dropbox under the Locations section in Finder's left pane.
I have updated Dropbox on MacOS (12.6.5), and I have learned that I should know be able to see "Dropbox" in Finder on the left hand pane under 'Locations'. However there is no such entry; 'Locations' is empty. I *can* access Dropbox in the following way: In the MacOS menu bar, I click the Dropbox icon, and then click the…
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I cannot see whether or not I'm eligible for the File Provider version of Dropbox
According to the article found here: https://help.dropbox.com/installs/dropbox-for-macos-support I should either see a "Get started" button, or a message saying I'm not (yet) eligible for the upgrade to use the macOS file provider version. However, I do not see this button, nor this message. I am currently running…
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My files are not syncing to my Mac computer
Hi, I have multiple folders I would like to sync in the dropbox app; however, only one folder's content syncs. The other I can see, but the content does not sync and it is stuck syncing. I see no evidence of indexing or "x files to go". I have tried reinstalling and rebooting the app, logging out, relinking my account to…
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I can no longer access Dropbox through Finder on macOS Sequoia 15.0.1.
Did this update by Apple break dropbox? Can no longer access through the finder.
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I'm seeing a green checkmark next to my Mac folders, even though their files are still syncing.
I've been in contact with support about what I was convinced was a bug. But they are suggesting it's expected behavior. Before, if you had a folder with some files still syncing to the cloud, the icon on the folder would show a sync-in-progress-icon. Now it's showing a green checkmark. This makes me very confused every…
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Best practice when changing to a new computer?
I have been advised to remove everything from my current computer and reload the Mac0s operating system with a new one. (or scrap my desk top computer and buy a new on) ,. Will my files in dropbox folder, which are automatically synced to drop box be preserved so that I can restore them to the new or repaired computer or…
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Why are folders that I've unchecked in my app settings not removed from my Mac ****** drive?
Unexpectedly all my online Dropbox folders are now appearing in my Dropbox folder on my Mac hardrive, despite all the folders showing unchecked in the sync function in preferences. Am I doing something wrong?
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New Computer Sync issue Mac: Seeing offline folders in Finder
I'm starting with a new Mac but a long-time Dropbox and Mac user. In the past when I do this, I've been able to see all of my folders/file in my Dropbox folder on my computer, even though they are online only with Selective Sync. Now, within my Dropbox Folder in the Finder, I can only see files/folders that are synced…
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My files are waiting to update after backing up and restoring my Mac computer.
I am using a MACBOOK Pro OS Sequoia 15.1. I recently had my computer backed up and then restored. Ever since, my Dropbox App is not syncing with my web based dropbox. This is what it looks like Andy ideas?
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My Dropbox is stuck syncing/indexing 65000+ files on my Mac device.
My dropbox is syncing nonstop, states 65000+ items are indexing. It's been like this for over a month, and it's been affecting my ability to copy files and folders, both to local storage and external. I tried quitting dropbox and reopening several times. Even updated and restarted my Mac several times but the number of…
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When I search my Mac, I get 100+ results related to Dropbox that I don't want
I've been using Dropbox a long time and never had this problem. When I use Spotlight in Mac OS 15.1.1 or the Finder to search, I get all kinds of results that I'm not interested in. This is a new problem for me. ALL of the unwanted results are called "TXT.rtf" The finder locates all of them here: Home Folder > Library >…
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The Dropbox desktop app gets stuck syncing for the team on MacOS
To clarify, dropbox works 95% of the time, so it's not a sync issue. But for me and my whole dropbox team, roughly once or twice a day, dropbox completely binds up. For example, I have double clicked to open a 6MB file and it's been 20min and still nothing. The icon at the top says syncing but the file never actually…
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The Dropbox app on my Mac computer is not syncing
I'm on a desktop Mac. Got a new iPhone today and had to enable 2FA. Since I did that, my Dropbox is not syncing on my desktop. It says it's Syncing but it's not spinning and nothing is happening. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it.
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4 files are perpetually syncing on Mac OS, and I can't identify which files
Using Dropbox (version 212.4.5767) on iMac (OS X Ventura). App works fine. But when I pull down the menu from the Dropbox icon in the menu bar, it *always* says "Syncing 4 files" I have no idea what these files are. I uninstalled and reinstalled the Dropbox app. And still the 4 files are syncing 24/7. When I "view sync…
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Dropbox app doesn't launch automatically in the menu bar (Mac)
Since I updated Dropbox recently, the app no longer launches automatically nor does it appear in the top toolbar whenever I start up my MacBook. I have to manually launch it every time. I have looked at my list of login items in Mac Preferences, and Dropbox is definitely checked. Does anyone know if I can make the app…
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Some files are stuck on"waiting to upload" and never sync on macOS unless I double click them.
When adding files to my Dropbox folder on my Mac, I occasionally see some files which appear in the Finder with a dotted line cloud icon in the state "waiting to upload". These files will never sync to Dropbox or my other computers until I manually double click on the file to open it, and THEN the sync starts and shows up…
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Is the Library>CloudStorage folder, still an obligation or is that not relevant any more?
A few months ago, I was forced to nest my Dropbox folder in the Library>CloudStorage folder. It seem to be a new Apple procedure with Ventura. Yesterday, when adding again my desktop to Dropbox and still on Ventura, Dropbox asked me to put it's folder wherever I wanted just like before. Is this the new way of doing things…
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Dropbox keeps indexing - cannot open local files on macOS Sequoia
I've uploaded two screenshots. I am using MacOS Sequoia 15.1
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Request: All files available offline by default
Moving the Mac to the new File Provider is great - very happy this is finally happening and support on the new M1 is much better. Kudos! Feature request: Really miss the feature to have Dropbox default to making all files downloaded and available for offline open/save. I will always, 100% of the time, want Dropbox to keep…
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High RAM usage on Mac OS
Hello all, Dropbox user since decades back. I'm on Mac Silicon (M1 laptop, 8GB RAM). Dropbox takes up ≈5GB out of my 8. Obviously a problem, and googling around reveals that this has plagued Dropbox since at least 2021. I know there are thousands of users suffering from this, and I also know I can restart Dropbox every…
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Dropbox on macOS is using too much RAM while just sitting idle
I checked how much RAM I was using at the moment. The only open apps I have are Safari, HandBrake, Bbedit and Word. Neither of those is using any file hosted on dropbox nor is any app uploading or downloading anything. The only dropbox open process is the one sitting idle in the menu bar. This is completely unacceptable…
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Mac Finder extension incompatible with Google Drive Finder helper Finder extension
I have the same issue that many other people have reported. On my MacBook Pro running MacOS 14.1.2, I have both Dropbox v189.4..8395 Personal Plus (I have never had a beta version) and Google Drive File Stream v85.0.26.0. My Dropbox sync/cloud icons are missing from my Dropbox folder. If I uncheck the Google Drive Finder…
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MS Word no long "likes" documents stored on external Dropbox locations (Mac OS 10.15 Sequoia)
So I recently updated from 10.14 to 10.15, and everything looks good except for MS Word. I keep my Dropbox file on an external drive (formatted as Mac OS Extended Journaled), and whenever I try to edit and save a Word document to the Dropbox location, I get a dialog box with "Check to make sure the removable drive…
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Can I use Apple Migration Assistant to move Dropbox to a new computer?
Can I allow Dropbox to migrate to my new MacBook Pro with Migration Assistant along with everything else?
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links from illustrator to online files
Hi, Since a more recent update of the operating system of apple, when we open an illustrator file, online links have to be searched manually, put offline, and connected again one by one. Before, this all happened automatically, where the illustrator file recognized all online links, and opened with all links correctly…
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I want to see all my folders, online or -off, in OSX Finder.
I am moving into a new Mac. Installed the desktop app. I have always had a dropbox folder available in finder where I can easily see everything stored on my DB, and bveen able to right-click and choose which ones to have off line and on. Now it seems I can only achieve this by choosing EVERYTHING in my DB to be…