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Time machine: want to copy onto Dropbox
Hello, I have a time machine backup with 650GB of stuff. Meanwhile I have been told not to store my movies and music on my apparently frail Macbook Pro. The repair shop has left me with 180GB on the laptop, I would like to copy my Time Machine stuff onto Dropbox, salvage the movies and music from there and play them from…
File request, immidiately error: too many requests
Hello all, i started a file request but as soon as i want to use the created link, the error "too many requests" is shown. Till now not even one single file was uploaded. I did not use Dropbox for some months, so the traffic volume limit cannot be the problem. Can you guys tell me, what might be the problem? Via Mail I got…
How can I have two computers with Dropbox set up identically?
I have had 2 pcs i used in my classroom, one with instructor development stuff abd one to run the presentations. I have retired and now want both set up identically. Can i clear all dropbox content and resynch them with the new data to both pcs? I am concerned that if i delete the dropbox files, i will delete them on the 2…
Dropbox Syncing Issue Where Updated Files Aren't Really Updated
Hi Everyone Has anyone experienced an issue where they edit a document. Save it. Dropbox shows it was synced and updated successfully. Then went to PC 2 to open the same document after waiting for Dropbox to update/sync successfully and still see a previous version and not the latest edited version. We have the following 2…
How to upload folders on iPad?
I use iPad with latest iPadOS. I can not upload a folder. Neither in Dropbox app, files app, or in safari !? There is no option for that? Done it hundreds of times in windows, what’s am I missing?
Moving the Dropbox folder
In the desktop app, it was simple to move the Dropbox folder to a different location (using Preferences). Now that it seems the desktop app is discontinued, I can't find any way to move the Dropbox folder at all. Is it possible? If so, how?! Thank you!
InDesign won't open InDesign files nor import images that are online-only
I know Dropbox has pushed a few alerts on my desktop that "they're aware there's an issue" with applications not being able to access online-only files; and the workaround is to use the Finder to open them. The alert says that they're working on a fix. I'm looking for the thread/s discussing the issue so I can get an idea…
My Desktop has been moved into Dropbox, what can I do to remove it?
I did an update for dropbox and it wanted to merge folders with my desktop. Didn't read much into it and now I wiped my laptop. I had very important work on it too. Please help 😕
I goofed.... how to move Mac Desktop, Downloads and Documents back to my computer
Please advise if I should post this elsewhere. I think this is my first Dropbox post. I'm on my wife's computer trying to provide tech support. The expression is true for me: I know only enough to be dangerous. 😉 LOL I just use the brute force method of tech support. So if you have any suggestions, very slowly please.…
Mac desktop app failing to sync and continuously quitting/restarting
iMac running Ventura 13.1 and Dropbox v164.4.7914. The desktop app shows an 'x' symbol in the menu bar. When I click on the icon in the menu bar it shows "can't sync" in the status bar at the bottom. It also throws an error saying "Dropbox unexpectedly quit' with Restart and Close buttons. Clicking Restart goes through…
Receiving an error Content Unavailable The folder contents could not be displayed because of an unkn
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Dropbox Not Syncing to Original Folder after App Reinstall
Dropbox App was failing to Sync and could not recognize that an account was signed in. Reinstall completed, once done a new folder was created instead of pointing and resyncing the original Dropbox folder that is still on the computer. Original folder name was Dropbox (Team), the new folder is (Team) Dropbox. Does the…
Delays and issues with syncing large files. App is behaving oddly, and gives weird messages.
Hello I have a set of sound samples/patches which I want to keep in my Dropbox account. Total about 23GB when zipped. I have loads of free space in my Dropbox Plus 2TB account. I have added the files (via Windows drag and drop) to an area which is set to Online Only from a SmartSync perspective. (I do not use Selective…
Unspecified Error trying to open word, excel or PowerPoint files
Hello, I have a fairly new laptop that was purchased in March that I use for all my personal and professional work. I started a new gig with a company in June and was given access to their Dropbox account. I've never had an issue accessing any file or making edits however the last two week I'm unable to open any MS office…
Desktop app not showing all my folders
Hi, I’m using a Mac Pro and a MacBook Pro with Dropbox desk top. My MacBook pro works fine with drop box but my Mac pro does not display all folders. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled.
dropbox for S mode
Hi, is dropbox S mode a cut down version? I used to have a really good version to my mind (recently upgraded), but I had to uninstall and reinstall windows and am now struggling. My usual access, although alloows me to view, doesnt allow edit. I tried to reinstall and seem only to have the S mode version available? is this…
I can't upload files. It fails at the last minute.
I have now had this issue for a couple months. It happens on two accounts. I try to upload a file (plenty storage available) and it fails the upload or I get an internet issue popup. I am not having internet issues with either download or upload speed or other platforms. It gets to the finalizing stage and hangs up there.…
Files (jpeg photos) cannot be sync
I usually export photos to the Dropbox folder on my desktop local drive. It was syncing to the cloud just fine. But since the end of November, the files just stop syncing. All I see in the sync history is "Syncing complete" infinitely looping but the files just couldn't be uploaded to the cloud (sync). I tried other file…
How to permanently disable confirmation prompt for file deletion on all devices
Hello, we have dropbox api integrated to our application and recently we have started facing issues where our application cannot pull/delete data from dropbox folder unless we accept the confirmation promte d us. This has become annoying since we get the confirmation box each time we sync and delete data from a perticular…
Some files not syncing from Mac computer to Ubuntu but others do
Dear all, I have been banging my head against the wall with this one... Some of my files do not sync to my Ubuntu computer if I create them in my Mac computer -other do without any problem- but all files I create in my Ubuntu show up in my Mac computer. I have the global settings on synchronize all files and folders in…
Dropbox not uploading a entire file - please help!
I have premium Dropbox and I am trying to upload the large MP4 file. It’s a six hour video, but only three hours are uploading. I can’t seem to find a workaround to fix this. The file is over 25gb but I have 2tb available. What’s going on that I can’t upload the entire file
Videos uploaded from Pixel 4a have wrong timestamp in gallery view
Whenever I upload a video from my Pixel 4a, doesn't matter whether it is an automatic camera upload or a manual one, it's timestamp in a Dropobx photo gallery is always exactly 2 hours earlier than a correct timestamp. Can you fix it ? I hope Dropbox doesn't mess around with metadata of my files.
Sending files with JPEG files extension
When someone sends a jpg file from a Mac using a jpeg file extension, it’s not forwarded send to my Dropbox. If I change the extension to jpg, I get the file. Why do a this happen?
original picture date
Please add the original photo date somewhere in the upload. I have loaded more than 400 pictures this week and just noticed the date is not there, I Have already deleted from my phone thinking this was a safe measure for me and it is not.
Where is avatar Windows 10 Dropbox App
New user. Windows 10. Dropbox installed. Icon in taskbar. Dropbox folder location is on C drive. I need it to be on my much much larger D drive. I have directions on how to change the location that requires getting to PREFERENCES "Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences" found by "clicking on the avatar. BUT I see no…
Syncing does not register any network traffic on Windows 11
I've installed a new copy of windows 11 pro on a new system and I've setup Dropbox. When I begin syncing my files (circa 14k files), the files left to sync are counting down but nothing is registered on the ethernet traffic. Why would this be? I do have "LAN sync" enabled with those circa 14k files sitting on another…
Using dropbox as server for website
Good day, We are building a website (www.guerrilla-exhaust.com). And we are using Dropbox as a server for our pictures. Now everything worked perfect for a couple of days, but today all our pictures became invinsible. Example go to producten->auto->Audi->A1-S1 and you can see the little icon telling there used to be…
Sharing folders to instagram users
Before today I was able to share a link directly to an Instagram user. Now I'm getting this link for editing and link for viewing and not able to share. How do I fix it?
Grey X on files I download via selective sync and can't open them
I'm not able to solve the following problem: when I download files from Dropbox using the Selective Sync all the downloaded files show a grey X and they are not openable.
I don't see the online-only option
I saw the post about "make online only" for Mac, but I'm on a PC and have the same issue. When I right click on a file, I do not see an option for make online only. I'm using a new PC and thought when I downloaded the dropbox app I said that I wanted online access only. Do I need to uninstall and re-install, or is there…

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