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macOS Monterey - major sync issues, local PDF files cannot be opened
Hi there, MacBook Pro mid-2015/retina model, running Monterey 12.6.2. I am having a really frustrating but somewhat intermittent issue with the (disastrous, by all accounts) recent macOS update/changes. Context - I work with a lot of PDF files, creating/exporting a lot and storing almost everything on Dropbox (for now,…
Syncing different Apple devices. How to achieve updating the iMac?
Recently (over a month ago) I had to swap out the ****** drive on my iMac. I thought the new system would automatically sync with dropbox. Now my iPhone, pad and laptop all show updates as of the old system swap out date, which is what the online version of Dropbox also shows. I do 99% of my work on my desktop iMac, so I…
Dropbox Mac Finder Extension in Monterey 12.4 - incompatible with Google Drive, OneDrive, and others
I'm using both Dropbox and Google Drive for different folders on my Mac. If the finder extension for Google Drive is active, then then Dropbox finder extension fails and the cloud status icons on the Dropbox folders disappear. Likewise if the finder extension for New File Menu (a nice 3rd party Mac utility) is active then…
DropBox app does not appear in the Mac Dock, or in the Nav Bar
On my second MacBook (Ventura OS), there are several things that do not work. Of course, I deleted the old one (which was migrated from my other Mac), and re-downloaded and re-installed DropBox. No help. Here are the issues: 1--When i start the DropBox app from the Applications folder, it simply opens a Finder window with…
Key Command/Shortcut to "Copy Dropbox Link" from Mac Finder.
I copy download links all day from the Mac Finder. It would be great to assign a key command so that you can highlight a file in your Dropbox via Mac Finder, and press a key command to copy the link instead of right clicking.
Time Machine can't find my Dropbox folder.
Hi, Since "new Dropbox" (what a mess !) I don't find Dropbox folder in my Time Machine backup (Mac OS 13.4). Of course it is located in Cloudstorage on my Mac, but I don't find this folder on my Time Machine backup. Can you help ?
Dropbox offline installer keeps popping up
Dropbox offline installer (the .dmg on Mac) keeps popping up. I don't know why I even got the dropbox offline installer -- I have dropbox installed, and updates usually would be handled online? The question is what to do with it. Should I run it? Why? And would it mess up my dropbox installation? Should I ignore it? The…
Menu bar icon not appearing
I used to be a Basic member but am now a member of a Family Plan. I am not able to get the Dropbox icon on my menu bar on a new Mac - Monterey 12.01. I have quit and trashed the application and have reinstalled a couple of times, but nothing. I can't for the life of me get the icon on my Menu Bar. Does the Menu Bar have a…
not syncing on high sierra classic mac pro
i'm on high sierra with a classic mac pro and a wired (and wifi connection) and i'm having a problem here i haven't been able solve and i am about to have my second local tech over to try to diagnose. dropbox has not been syncing. it seems stuck at about 180 or 280 odd files. i have logged off and logged back into dropbox.…
I want my files stored locally
Dropbox refuse to store my files locally. There are many instructions on how to fix this in the forum, but they all refer to non-existent menu options. Clearly dropbox either has many versions of its code, or it is changing them. I want a solution that works. I run MacOS12.0.1 on a Macbook Pro M1. I do not want to change…
My Home folder is buried within my dropbox
Hi folks. I have no idea what happened but some time recently Dropbox started behaving INSANELY for a few days. I kind of ignored what was going on to get work projects out the door and now I am trying to discern what is happening. Basically, my Finder (MacOS Ventura 13.4.1 (22F82)) randomly hangs/crashes (SBBOD) whenever…
Using latest Dropbox on Catalina and Ventura Macs
Hello. I run Dropbox (desktop) on two Macs, one running Ventura and an older machine, offsite on Catalina. If i update the Ventura Mac to the latest Dropbox, will this prevent/hinder my using Dropbox (desktop) on the Catalina Mac? My understanding is the latest Dropbox is not compatible with Catalina. Thanks.
Dropbox files not showing in Finder on MacBook Air
I just purchased a new MacBook Air and am having problems accessing Dropbox. I have downloaded the Dropbox app, but my Dropbox files will not open in Finder as they do on my Mac. I can only access my Dropbox files by: (1) opening the Dropbox app in the tool bar, (2) clicking on the Dropbox icon in the app and selecting…
DropBox is stuck at the “Set Up Dropbox” screen when installing
After installing and Sign-In the Dropbox desktop app, the program gets stuck in the “Set Up Dropbox” screen. It's on my Macbook (Late 2009 13.3" OS 10.13.3). I have installed and signed in several times but it always gets stuck there. How can I fix this? See attached screenshots:
Aliases dont work after Dropbox upgrade on MacOS
I have used aliases extensively to organize my DBOX .. all within DBOX. For example, i have a folder "ToDO" full of aliases that point to folders that contain projects. I have 4 Macs .. and the user names are not identical .. and this system works across all machines, so i am guessing the links are relative. I recently…
Downloading files that are Available Offline on my Mac
I've been moving a few things around on my MacBook, and temporarily got rid of a large folder with many files that I keep offline. Now trying to re-download it to make it local again, I change the folders to Make Available Offline, they get the green tick, but the cloud icon remains and they don't download. How can I…
Dropbox will not start on my M2 MacBook Air
The reason is that Dropbox asks for permission to access my old MacBook Pro root (user) folder, with a name like qzmbp, whereas the root (user) folder on my M2 Air is qzmpa. Strangely it has no problem on my Mac mini (qzmini). How can I fix this???
Photo Library not reachable on macOS after Dropbox sync
Hello all, I am running MaCos Ventura 13.1. I have both iCloud and Dropbox storage for my photos (call me paranoid if you like :-). I like the ability to select a photo from the photo library when I compose messages in Apple mail, for example. Since a few days ago Dropbox application announced that they wish to move files…
No such xattr: com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P (error MacOs Ventura)
Hello, how can I set a folder to be ignored in MacOS ventura? this one only works on on 12.3 and earlier: xattr -w com.dropbox.ignored 1 and the one supposed to work on 12.5 and above fails with No such xattr: com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P (macos ventura 13.4) xattr -d 'com.apple.fileprovider.ignore#P' best regards.
Message "syncing 2 file"
Some days ago my Dropbox stopped to sync files, so I did an advanced reinstall on my Mac (OS Ventura 13.4). After this my files are syncing as well but Dropbox shows me the sync icon and a message "syncing 2 file" and it doesn't stop the uploading. I tried this but it doesn't work. Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.
Dropbox on OSX10.12, obsolete OS.
I am looking for a way to continue to use Dropbox on OSX10.12. I have been informed that support for 10.12 is being dropped and the dropbox app will no longer work. I know I could upgrade for but financial reasons, I can not do so as there are some other applications I would have to upgrade which is prohibitive for me at…
Mac crashes after update Dropbox
Since updating Dropbox my Mac crashes, won't do anything. Deleting the Dropbox app helps, the Mac won't crash, but I need Dropbox in mij Finder to work. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
Downloading Dropbox Incredibly slow
I'm trying to download dropbox onto my new M2 Mac Studio with latest Ventura. It's connected to WiFi and I'm on a 500Gbps internet connection. Every other program, app, file downloads very fast due to my fast internet. However Dropbox is taking forever to download. I got the initial Dropboxinstaller.dmg file quickly, once…
Mac OS Dropbox Update filled up my ****** drive completely! Files still show as being online only.
I updated to the new desktop version of Dropbox, and in re-syncing my files, it completely maxed out my ****** drive! Previously my ****** drive was only about 25% full, as most of my files were stored Online Only. After the update, the finder displays they are STILL Online Only, but my disk is completely full, so Dropbox…
dropbox and Lightroom
Tearing out the little hair that remains. My photos folder (photos go here) and my Lightroom catalogue are both in Dropbox. My Dropbox folder has always been in my Users folder (wells jacobson) as seen in first attached image. I use a Mac and Dropbox has changed the location of the Dropbox folder to ****** drive > Library…
Synchronize Two MacBooks
Hi there! I have one question. If I buy Dropbox premium can I sync a folder on two MacBooks but take effect and changes at the folder? E.t.c. I have a MacBook , I add some files and I delete other files. The folder will take effect to the second laptop? Thank you!
Mac Ventura 13.4 Recent Folder Issue
I recently upgraded to Ventura on my iMac. Drop Box is v176.4.5108, Folders are set to Local. If I open the > Finder > Recent and then open Dropbox files they show up in the Recent Folder. However, as soon as I restart the computer, all the entries in the Recent Folder disappear. If I don't open the Recent Folder before…
New Files Not Downloaded Locally (Mac)
Starting last week when dropbox automatically moved the dropbox location on my mac I have an IFTTT script that places a file in my dropbox That file stopped getting downloaded to my local folder - Now it just shows in the folder with cloud & down arrow icon How do I make those files auto-download locally?

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