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Syncing documents folder in Mac OS 10.14
So now that Dropbox has decided to FUBAR the way we use symlinks in dropbox, " title=":sob: " /> I am left wondering how to sync my "Documents folder. I am willing to move the folder into Dropbox, however, it seems that isn't possible as I can only copy it over and am left with two copies as I can't delete the original…
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Unable to monitor dropbox folder
I'm using Dropbox on an Arch Linux System. Everything worked fine for months now, until today. When running Dropbox from command line, it prints the error message: Unable to monitor entire Dropbox folder hierarchy. Please run "echo fs.inotify.max_user_watches=100000 | sudo tee -a /etc/sysctl.conf; sudo sysctl -p" and…
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Dropbox Sync Gobbling up Bandwidth
Hi, I'd like to manage drop box Bandwidth usage. Any solutions? Its currently gobbling up lots of bandwidth which maxes out my current capacity Best
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I have an issue with indexing "._" files. Any ideas?
Why are files prefixed with ._(then file name) showing in all my folders? Is this a mistake?
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I’m getting a file format invalid message when trying to open numbers files in Dropbox.
I recently unselected a load of folders in error from syncing with Dropbox and now when I have reselected them I get a ‘file format invalid’ message in numbers. It was ok before so not sure why it won’t let me own them now??
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files to sync first?
Hi, I don't mind dropbox taking a long time in the morning syncing all my files, but there are a couple files of less than a MB each that I'd like it to sync first. They are in the Apps folder. Is there a way to tell dropbox to sync these first, maybe by putting them into a special "sync first"folder? thanks
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How can I stop Dropbox from uploading all my photos?
I do not want Dropbox uploading all of my photo, any for that matter. I got a new phone and it uploaded all my photo. I was so upset. How can I turn that off. I have a specific use for dropbox as a student and it's not for photos.
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Dropbox no longer uploading photos edited on iPhone?
Literally overnight, Dropbox has stopped uploading any photos that I’ve edited on my iPhone 8. The files just sit there forever stuck in waiting to upload mode. However, when I upload unedited photos, it works instantly. What’s happened? Any ideas? It’s always worked for me for years. What’s changed? Any help greatly…
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Where do my files go after my Dropbox Plus expires and I dont renew it?
Hello everyone, My Dropbox Plus will expire on 5th Oct and I'm planning not to renew it. My current storage is ~ 200GB out of 1TB and I'm wondering where these 200GB will go after the plan expires. Do I need to download everything to my laptop? Thank you for your help. Hạnh
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How to tell which files are being copied
I have been following various "slow sync" threads, given that I am in the middle of a four-day sync of just six files. This is the first time in nearly five years that DropBox has grinded to a halt like this, and the various threads speak of checking for weird filenames and other perfectly reasonable approaches to take.…
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new folder option not appearing
i cant create new folders beacuse the option is not there any more on the website... i use a macbook pro does anyone knows whats going on???
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Update a shared DropBox file without losing its DropBox shared link
I run a website for an organization, leveraging DropBox (Windows 10) for a monthly news video source. There is a media team that updates the one video file (news.mp4) monthly, that has a shared link reference with its code embedded into a html-video tag on a website. I have only found one way to maintain an existing link,…
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installer could not connect to the internet
I received a notice to do an update to dropbox. It says the installer cannot connect to the internet but internet access is fine and working for everything except this update installer.
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Start using selective sync today
With selective sync you can decide which files and folders sync to your devices. The rest stay available on dropbox.com. ">🕶 Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can start using selective sync today. Want to learn more? You can find out all you need to know about selective sync on Dropbox here.
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Stop renaming my files! (on auto phone upload)
Video files ( possibly photos too ) get renamed on automatic upload from the phone to Dropbox. There must be a really good reason for Dropbox to rename files and I'd like to hear it. It's very annoying because the file names are perfectly fine the way they are and so I can keep track easier for missing files, innterrupted…
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Can't open downloaded files due to file path corruption
hello. First post. Yesterday strange things started happening to files in Dropbox. This is a work Dropbox. This started when I was editing some word files. Some files opened fine, but others would not open at all when accessed through Dropbox either online or through windows explorer. These files had originally been put in…
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My files show a cloud and I can't open them or get them to download to get the green check.
My files show a cloud and I can't access them or get them to download to get the green check. I thought if I clicked on the cloud that I could get them to synch but nothing. Any ideas how I can download the files and folders that have become online only? Thanks in advance for your help!
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When unlinking my computer, can I delete my files without affecting my account online?
When I unlink my PC app from the account can I delete the files on my PC and not loose them in my drop box account... also if I relink my PC will it try to mirror my PC and delete the files in my account?
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i Phone X cannot import photos -device is locked
When I plug into my iPhone X with my computer (Windows 10) dropbox pops up a message ''Device is locked'' I tried all the ways that I read here in Dropbox support but nothing works . I choosed ''I trust '' to my phone , I reinstalled dropbox in my computer, I opened the photos when I pluged the device and I changed the…
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How to lock Excel files and prevent two people from editing them at once?
Question about viewing/editing permissions in an excel file that is shared on dropbox- I have an excel file that is shared through dropbox but not on the actual excel file. Multiple people use this excel file to keep track of things on a spreadsheet, however, when two people are in it at once, the saves get messed up and…
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Is there a way to recover my files if I've permanently delete them or if 30 days pass?
Portuguese: Se eu apagar um arquivo dos arquivos excluídos ou passar o prazo de 30 dias e ele ser apagado de lá também, esse arquivo ainda fica salvo em algum lugar? Algum banco de dados ou algo do tipo? Ou é excluído completamente de tudo e não há como recuperar? (it is written in English on) English: If I delete a file…
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Syncing when using symbolic links
Hello, I am having an issue concerning dropbox syncing when using symbolic links. Using Windows 10 and the Dropbox app, recently downloaded / installed so I believe it is fully up to date. On the "host" machine, rather than copying (and thus duplicating) all files to the Dropbox folder, I create a symbolic link in the…
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Drop box is stuck at "Starting..." but files are being synced
The box icon on system tray stays at gray and says "Starting...". But, when files are changed on another computer, they are being synced. Should I be concerned? Is there a fix? Thanks.
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Link Dropbox folder to Root folder (without \Dropbox subfolder)
Operating system Windows 10: What I want is Dropbox to sync to "X:\" But if i change the folder it always automatically extends the folder name to "X:\Dropbox". Changing all appearances of that in the registry only breaks the installation. So is that somehow possible?
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How to ignore node_modules folder (symlink / alias)
Due to a bug in the dropboxforum.com site :see_no_evil:, this solution has been re-posted here: How to make Dropbox ignore node_modules folder with symbolic links (aliases) :sunglasses:
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I got a message about renaming my Dropbox Folder upon re-installing. Any ideas?
I had to uninstall and reinstall dropbox on my work laptop due to some syncing issues. At the end of the reinstall process I got a message saying "There's already a folder named Dropbox(Company Name). Dropbox will rename your existing folder named Dropbox (Company Name) to finish installing" I got the option to "Choose…
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What is the red cross on my files in the Dropbox folder on my desktop?
Hello ! Since a week I've got issue with sync files. I've got a red cross on some files, impossible to have them sync on my other computer. I've got enough room on Dropbox, files are very small (text). I don't understand what appened, was working since years ! Some files are working, some others not. Any cue ?
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Could you clarify the difference between Online Only and Local content?
Hi, I'm sure this has been covered, but I feel I need to ask the question myself for added clarity. I was confused about the difference between online only and local only, but if one could humour me to make sure I've now understood correctly, that would be appreciated. Local: This means the files are "stored" locally on…
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cannot copy files onto dropbox on my computer; need administrator privileges
I cannot copy files from my computer desktop to Dropbox; get message that administrator privileges are needed. However, I am administrator of my computer and my Dropbox. See attachment
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Time Left in sync has been removed from the Dropbox desktop app
The dropbox menu bar app has stopped showing the time left in the current sync in the bottom of the window. It shows a seemingly irrelevant progress bar but even hovering over that does not tell me the time left to sync, which I have depended on to let clients know when files will be there. Hovering over only gives me the…