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transfer files from BOX.net
Hi I am needing to transfer all my files from my BOX.net account into my Dropbox account. What is the easiest way to migrate all these files?
Only want to sync specific folders synced on my other device.
I have all my files in Dropbox on my PC. I want to "some" of them, not all of them on my laptop. When I downloaded Dropbox on the laptop, I ended with "all" files on the laptop. Can someone please let me know how to remove those files I don't want on the laptop? Or do I have to start all over? And then if I have to start…
Dropbox desktop application losing connection to the internet/server
Never had a single problem in years, now i have a strange one. On 3 PC ( WIN 8.1 - 10 - Mac OS ) with latest update and same network. Dropbox is constantly loosing connection ( white icon - black icon ) for all day - same on all pc. It's dropbox related? The 3 PC has 3 different accounts for dropbox. I have 3 PRO plan…
Selective Sync versus Smart Sync configuration
I feel that something simple is doing my head in. Sorry in advance for what is probably a dumb question. I've just migrated my system to a new Mac Mini. So far, so good. All documents in the DB folder are there and working. Now, I want to save HDD space so all documents, shared folders, the whole thing, I want to be…
My desktop app is stuck on syncing constantly
I actualy tired about bad dropbox mac desctop app performance... I'm pro user alredy more than two years... And last week my dropbox app stoped working.. Yesterday app stuck on syncing 386 files for all day.. Today app stuck on 1 file and overload my CPU!!!!!!! And this is not first time.. A have ****** amount of files in…
Remote upload from camera controllers via FTP.
Hi all I run a company that has multiple cameras on different locations for the construction industry. I need the cameras to be able to upload the images, as they are taken, onto a server, like Dropbox. Then our clients go through our portal and get access to their folder with the images for their projects. So in short I…
superduper and smart-sync problem
I am using "superduper" for years to make a 1:1 backup of my macbookpro's SSD. It's in addition to TimeMachine and allows me to work (nearly) without interruption if the computer or it's drive fails. Since I enabled Dropbox smart-sync on my dropbox business account, it looks like that superduper is also trying to backup…
Can I keep the creation/ modification dates on my photos when I upload to Dropbox?
I'm uploading photos from my memory card to Dropbox without transferring to my computer first. I have years of photo cards that I am uploading to be able to better organize. I can see the files on my card reader in my window folders with the correct dates for each photo , however when I copy these photos to drop box, all…
Folders added from one device don't show up on Window File Explorer between two devices.
I created a folder and subsequently created some files in a Dropbox folder from a laptop here in the office. This folder fails to show up in Windows File Explorer on another computer in the office. I can see the folder from the Dropbox App and tell it to open the files with the software on this computer, but I cannot see…
Dropbox conflicting with Anti virus (Norton/Sophos)
Norton Firewall Alert: "Dropbox 49.4.69 does not have a valid digital signature." Can someone please help with this? I don't understand what's going on.
Can I set notifications for other users to know when I add a file to a shared folder?
Hello - if we are opening a "dataroom" on dropbox for outside users, is there a way for these users to be notified (daily or weekly, perhaps) of the files that have been added to various folders? For example, if one file is added to the hundreds that are initially shared with them, is there a preference or setting that we…
Dropbox backup in External Drive - Mac
Hi. I have a 4Tb DropBox account and I would like to backup this data. I do not sync to my computer (256Gb only) but want to know if it is a good idea to: 1. Buy a 4Tb external drive 2. Install sync app and sync everything. 3. Repeat the sync like one a month (do not need to be everyday/week). It is not the idea to keep…
upload file using matlab
Hi, I'm using Matlab to upload some files into Dropbox. Files in Matlab are frequently updated and then uploaded to Dropbox. The issue is, Dropbox each time creates a new file with a numeric extension rather than replacing the old file with the new file. While what I need is that the old file to be replaced by the new one.…
How do I copy and paste a file from Dropbox onto my desktop?
Can I resume large file upload?
I have a large video file that 16 GB and I copied it to dropbox folder and Dropbox desktop app showing me the file is being synced but I waited for more than 14 hours and still the same, my internet upload speed is 100 mbps according to speedtest.net
How to sort photos in a Dropbox folder by creation date( date/time photo taken)
I am missing the feature to sort photos only by "photo taken date/time". In Dropbox I created a folder to store all my photos for a recent trip. It includes not only photos from my camera but also photos shot by friend´s cameras. After uploading I could not find any feature to sort the photos by creation date/time. Instead…
Dropbox stuck at "Starting"
Date: 6/24/2018 OS: macOS Sierra Version 10.12.6 (updated last week and then didn't use my laptop until yesterday) Dropbox version: v52.4.58 Dropbox account: Personal, 71% of 15.4GB used Enough space on local drive. Have tried "full" uninstall described here (https://help.dropbox.com/desktop-web/advanced-reinstall) several…
Splitting a common shared dropbox between two drives of a computer
The organization I work uses a business account of Dropbox. My C drive is almost full and I need to shift a few of the dropbox folders in the D Drive. I cannot do that using selective syncing as it will move all my folders to D Drive. Is there a way I can keep a few folders in C drive and few folders in D Drive of my…
Edits to photos not showing when uploaded
Hi. I edit photos and then upload them to Dropbox, but when I then open the photo again in Dropbox on my phone it only shows the raw photo and not the edited version. I understand that the edits should be there in the metadata but don’t know how to see them. The phone I’m trying to view them on is the same one on which I…
conflicting copies and deleted files still appearing
For weeks now we have been seeing the same users getting conflicting copies in there group dropbox folders. These users won't ever open these specific files therefore don't understand why the same files constantly have conflicting files. This is not the only problem users have been complaining that when they've deleted…
Using Selective Sync to free up space
Today on Twitter we'll be talking about Selective Sync. If you have a folder in your Dropbox account that you rarely use - such as back ups of important documents, photos from old holidays, or work files that you don't need on your home PC - you can use Selective Sync to free up that space on your ****** drive. You can…
OS X Dropbox won't accept 2 factor verification code
Somehow Dropbox on my Mac lost access to my account, so my files aren't syncing anymore. Possibly because I upgraded to a new version of OS X (I'm now on Sierra). Dropbox is still installed, however. So from the dropbox icon in the top bar I open "Set Up Dropbox", enter email and password, and it sends a verification code…
High CPU Usage: 2 Macs
Dropbox v53.4.67. The app is using 40-80% CPU constantly on 2 different Macs. There are NO files currently being synced on either machine. The Dropbox menu item reports nothing is currently happening (no syncing, no indexing, "Up to date" is displayed). I've tried quitting and re-opening the app on both machines. I've…
Reinstalling dropbox for Smart Sync
Hello, I have upgraded my account to pro to use Smart Sync. However when i click on the reinstall link, a window opens and then closes and nothing happens. Need help plz. I don't want to uninstall completely, lose my files on my PC and then reinstall and wait for sync. tx
Total folder count, file count and file size are WAY off!
I have 3 computers that all fully sync and are all in front of me. All three are current on updates and have plenty of resources (HD space, RAM, etc.) Their Windows indexing is unchanged and all computers are set to show system and hidden files. All 3 have Dropbox installed at C:\Users\JeffD\Dropbox. The number of files…
Reinstall Dropbox desktop app
The destop app is not syncing my files. How do I uninstall and reinstall the desktop app (MacOS 10.13.1)?
How can I upload a large amount of data from an external ****** drive via the desktop app?
I have a new iMac and want to upload my photo files (> 600gb) to Dropbox. My iMac has an SSD of 512 GB. My photo file is on an external ****** drive. If I want to upload the photo file to Dropbox, I get the message that there is not enough space on the ****** drive of my iMac. However, I do not want to put the photo file…
Scan Document feature freezes on "Waiting to Upload"
Howdy all, I keep getting a glitch when attempting to create a document through the Dropbox "Scan Document" feature. I can scan the document, make adjustments, etc, but once I hit "Save" it gets stuck with the message 'Waiting to Upload". I've been working on this for about an hour, attempted about a dozen scans. Sometimes…
drop box couldn't load photos because apple iphone may be locked
Dropbox couldn't import photos because Apple iPhone may be locked -- this comes up every time and I have not found a way around it. I am stuck! How can I set Dropbox and my iPhone so it automatically finds new photos and videos and imports them? It used to do this but stopped.

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