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Time machine Unable to backup .dropbox
I am using Time machine to backup my MacBook Pro. Time Machine reports on every backup cycle, that it cannot complete the backup due to it being unable to backup a particular file. The file is: .dropbox/events/store. I cannot find this file anywhere. It is not hidden. I have tried to include it in the list of files to NOT…
Dropbox (Win) not syncing "internal" symlinks created from Dropbox (mac)
On one of my mac computers, I created several symlinks inside Dropbox folder that point to other files or directories also inside the Dropbox folder. Those symlinks are synced to other mac computers or Linux computers, only as links, not including the full file content. However, on my Windows computer, Dropbox refuses to…
Mac App - Can't see files/folders in app, but can see in browser
I have the Mac dropbox app. I want to view files in the app without having them stored on my ****** drive - but when I go into the app I don't see the files. However, I can see them when logged into Dropbox on the browser. Does the app only display files/folders that are stored locally, and not show the online only files?…
"Grant Access" on an Apple Mac.
Hi - hope someone can help me. I have been a user of dropbox for years and find it very useful. Installed and all good on my MacBook Air but when I try and open a file directly from finder on my MacBook I get: So I click "Grant Access" but then the file won't open and I get this error: Can anyone help or explain what I am…
Smart Sync Does Not Appear in Preferences
I have a professional account. Smart Sync appears in preferences for my MacBook Pro but not my new Mac Studio. I manually have to download Dropbox files to the Mac Studio but everything works automatically with the MacBook Pro. Both are running macOS Monterey Version 12.3.1. The Dropbox folder for the MacBook Pro is in my…
Downloading Dropbox app / installing updates
It is almost impossible to find the proper way to update my dropbox app on my Mac computer. I've been looping around and around the website trying to find a link to download the latest dropbox app and get it updated on my computer, because there is no option to update from within my existing dropbox app. There is also no…
Dropbox Finder Extension on Mac Resource Consumption
Since upgrading to ****** Sur, I have started noticing Dropbox Finder Extension occasionally spawning multiple instances and consuming tons of resources. This ends up causing my mac to become unresponsive. It seems like this is a bug, and I would love to know the best path to submit a bug report.
Remove Dropbox "Send with Transfer..." menu item from macOS Finder context menu
A somewhat-recent version of Dropbox for macOS has added the new menu item "Send with Transfer..." when right-clicking any file on your Mac, not just files in Dropbox. I know that Dropbox's Finder Extension can be disabled entirely. But this disables syncing badges and all Finder integration. I want to keep the Finder…
Can't start Dropbox
I'm getting an error message that Dropbox can't start on my Mac (running macOS Monterey). I tried an advanced reinstall of Dropbox to no avail. Here's the error text. Any help would be so appreciated! bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropboxbn.VERSION: 136.4.4345bn.constants.WINDOWS_SHELL_EXT_VERSION: 51bn.is_frozen: Truemachine_id:…
Dropbox not added to Dock in macOS Monterey 12.2
I recently reloaded the app to reinstall on my Mac Pro desktop. According to the download page: When you download and install the Dropbox desktop app, two things are added to your computer: * The Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) * The Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) The…
Unable to open the app on Mac OS Monterey
Hi, can't open the app. The info below: bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropbox bn.VERSION: 135.4.4221 bn.constants.WINDOWS_SHELL_EXT_VERSION: 51 bn.is_frozen: True machine_id: 5be6e088-cdcf-566c-bc84-bd579911b737 pid: 13229 ppid: 1 uid: 501 user_info: pwd.struct_passwd(pw_name='piotr', pw_passwd='********', pw_uid=501, pw_gid=20,…
Determine which Dropbox account is used in MAC Finder
Good morning. Somehow I have created 4 Dropbox accounts. On my MAC I have the account I use most often and I access it through Finder. How do I determine the login information for the account I have connected to Finder? What shows up on my iPhone is different and I need to change it to the same account on my MAC. Thanks in…
Kernel Panic on Mac OS Monterey 12.2.1
Kernel Panic has afflicted my new MacBook Pro since shortly after it arrived in December of last year. My case was escalated to the engineers there and they suggest that Dropbox is causing the issue. I can't drop Dropbox and I don't care about blame but I'd like to see the problem disappear. I know the issue is well known…
issue installing on MacOS Monterey 12.2
After setting up a new macair macOS Monterey 12.2 I have had all my local files copied across from my old macair. I had to install Dropbox app to synch my selected local folders and files with Dropbox cloud . I am getting the below error “Couldn't start Dropbox This is usually because of a permissions error. Storing your…
Can't install Dropbox on Mac M1 with macOS Monterey
The installer just doesn't start. Digging on console I found this: Apparently is a problem with its signature. Any help?
permissions error
iMac 2017 MacOS Monterey 12.0.1 Dropbox was working great until a few days after installing Monterey 12.0.1 The Dropbox app will no longer load on my menu bar. After it tries I get a pop up " Couldn't start Dropbox. This is usually because of permissions error. Storing your home folder on a network share can also cause an…
Droopbox è in loop con la sincronizzazione
Da tempo Dropbox non completa mai la sincronizzazione dei dati. apparentemente in modo casuale. Ho provato già a disinstallare e reinstallare il tutto ma niente riprende la syncronizzazione e partono le ventole che raffreddano il MAC AIR. Grazie cliente plus
I can't uninstall the Dropbox application; says extensions are in use
Keeps saying that the extensions are in use and won't delete
How do I stop Dropbox from prompting to "set up dropbox" every time I log in to my Mac?
My wife does not have a dropbox account (I do), and every time she logs in to our Mac, Dropbox prompts to "Set Up Dropbox". How do we stop this?
Dropbox application just opens a Finder window now - won't open app!
When I run the Dropbox application on Mojave or Cataline Mac OS, instead of the application, it just opens a new Finder window. I want the application back - how do I run it?
Any way to change Dropbox folder icons?
It's easy enough to change folder icons on Mac, but for some reason, I can't do it for Dropbox folders. It'd be extremely helpful for navigation to be able to use custom icons! Thanks for any help.
I still do not think I need accessibility in dropbox
Hi. I just installed Mac OS catalina. I know I'm late to the party. Dropbox automatically came with ACCESSSIBILITY checked. Dropbox can control my computer. I do not want dropbox to control my computer. I do not use it for work. I use it for personal use. I don't need the badges. The article does not help me. I am nervous…
Help! "Couldn't start Dropbox" error (Mac & ****** Sur)
Dropbox won't start on my MacBook Air (13" 2018), with ****** Sur 11.3.1. Have uninstalled dropbox and reinstalled. Same error Uninstalled again, advanced re-install. Same error AFAIK, vanilla install, with dropbox folder in default location. Used to work, but stopped when rebooted laptop after 11.3.1 upgrade Help! Error…
Move large files from Macbook to the web. The operation stops when the Mac goes to sleep.
These steps allow the Mac to run all night moving the large files. Go to System Preferences on the Mac and choose the "Battery" icon. Find the "power adapter" and set the control to prevent turn off when the Mac goes to sleep.
Dropbox folder not syncing on my desktop app or online
Using my business computer and business Dropbox account I created a new Dropbox account for our church's laptop for worship songs and videos, so the business account is the owner. Everything worked well for years but now when I add files to the Dropbox folder from my personal computer, they appear on the laptop but they do…

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