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How to Upload Photos using USB 2.0 from Nikon camera to Dropbox?
How to Upload Photos using USB 2.0 from Nikon camera to Dropbox? Do I need to sync in order to Upload photos?
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Losing the end of files
I have noticed that when I upload mp3 files at 192 kbps into DropBox that the file gets shortened. The longer the file, the more it gets shortened. I do not have this problem when uploading mp3's at 128kbps and below. We are talking about 1 second per 10 minutes of audio. The files aren't time compressed. When others open…
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Unable to upload a file using Safari
Suddenly, dropbox.com isn't allowing me to upload a file if I'm using Safari as my browser. It works fine using Chrome. Any ideas what's going on?
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How can I see the uploading progress on my Dropbox account on my desktop?
How would I know the progress of file upload in the dropbox folder? Cause I can see the progress in browser but how to see progress of the uploading file in the dropbox folder? I also dont wanna syn , I just want to upload the file and later delete those files from the folder when the process is done. Moreover I wanna ask…
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How to stop an upload in progress
DB says it's in the middle of a very large upload, but I want to stop it and zip the files first before uploading. There is no "stop upload" button that I've seen. Can you help me stop this?
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Pause sync and resume sync have disappeared!
In the past, there was always the ability to pause sync so that I could upload a backup from an existing file. Now there is a new version of Dropbox (99.3.488). The pause sync and resume sync capabilities have vanished! Anyone with any ideas?
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Upload error messages
DropBox will not upload numerous files. I have tried using Firefox, Google Chrome, MS Edge, I have cleared cache, I have tried to upload in Incognito mode. Still, numerous files will not upload. The error messages vary - some have said "file is empty" when it is just a standard .pdf, sometimes the message states that the…
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Upload issue with .heic files
Part of my photos in iPhone album end with .heic extension. I tried to open them on my Windows PC without any luck. Would be converted to JPG/PNG automatically if I uploaded them to Dropbox server?
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How can I disable the Camera Uploads feature on a Windows device?
I've googled this but can't find an answer. Every time I plug a new USB storage device into my Windows 10 computer the Dropbox Camera Uploads dialog pops up wanting me to import, and it's driving me mad! I've seen instructions on how to disable it on mobile devices, but the Windows Dropbox settings only allow you to choose…
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Unable to Upload files
I am using Mac OS High Sierra 10.13.2 and Firefox 57.0.1. When I go to the Dropbox website and try to upload a file, I select the upload button, then choose that file that I would like to upload. (a file and not a folder), there isnt a Start Upload button....When I click on the upload button again, nothing happens. What am…
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Swann Security Systems & Dropbox
Hi ALL After purchasing a complete Security System from Swann, part of the setup process recommended I open a Dropbox account to add a Cloud Upload feature for backup purposes etc. After the installation was complete, I followed their suggestion and signed up initially with the Free 2 GB Option. I have had no issues at all…
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The following files are not supported by Dropbox and cannot be uploaded: .DS_Store
I just upgraded to pro and was so excited to start dumping my files but was immediately met with an error: The following files are not supported by Dropbox and cannot be uploaded: .DS_Store Some are psd files but none of them have that file name. I'm a designer/photographer so want to have access to all my effects, fonts…
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Unable to save to Dropbox on an iPad
I am using an iPad with IOS 12. When I try to save a file the “save” option is greyed out, even if I choose a folder. I have deleted the Dropbox app and reinstalled with the same result. Locking for assistance.
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Why do I keep seeing a 'Waiting to upload' message when trying to upload files to Dropbox?
All day i have been trying to upload photos, however there is no upload activity. All i keep seeing on the photos i want to upload is "Waiting to upload". I have tried to upload the photos through my wifi and mobile data but wouldnt work. I have tried to upload different photos but wont work. I am using my iphone to…
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No longer able to choose upload folder from Android
In version 14.2.2 of the Android app, and probably already in the previos one, on Galaxy Nexus, when I try to upload to Dropbox from any location (gallery, Camscan, etc.), I can no longer choose the target folder: Dropbox gives me the first folder I used after reinstall, and I can only create a new subfolder (or canel…
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If I drag a folder to Dropbox, will only the new changes in the folder update to the cloud?
Hi, If I have done changes in a folder in my computer, can I drag the whole folder to Dropbox and will only the new and changed files be updated to the cloud? Best beche
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load files whit excel vba
Hi. I would like to receive an example on how to upload a file (ie *.xlsm) to dropbox from excel using vba. Thanks a lot.
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Saving Files from Safari to Dropbox App (iPad and iPhone)
Hey there! I'd like to save files (mostly PDFs) directly from Safari to my Dropbox, but it doesn't work on my iPad as well as on my iPhone. To do so, I take the following steps: 1. open the file in Safari 2. click on the 'sharing button' (the square with the arrow 😉 ) 3. choose 'save to dropbox' (if I choose directly the…
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Dropbox app android won't upload till app is opened
Hello, With my samsung S9 running on android 8.0.0 my dropbox app only uploads the pictures when I open the app. Before it was uploading always.
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"debug.log" file was created automatically
Hi everyone! I have a problem with my dropbox wed folder. Recently I saw sometimes file "Debug.log" on my desktop, and when I deleted him, he returns. I was contacted Windows support and were not found any problem on the system. Today I found- when I open any file from Dropbox folder could, the "debug.log" file was created…
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Is there a way to sync a specific photo album from my iPhone to Dropbox?
For my work, sometimes people tag our products on Instagram. I use an iOS Shortcut to save these photos onto my iPhone, and then I always save the photos in a specific photo album inside the native Photos app to keep it organized. However, when I work from my MacBook it’s sometimes a bit annoying that all of these photos…
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Can the Dropbox app on iOS upload files in the background so I don't have to keep my screen on?
I have an iPhone X with iOS 12 installed. I have location services turned "on." I am trying to upload about 1,000 photos to a Dropbox folder. Other apps like Google Photos will just upload in the background. There seems to be no way to get Dropbox to do this, so I have to keep waking up my phone. Is there a workaround? Is…
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What file types are permitted to be stored in Dropbox?
Where can I find what file types are permitted to be stored in Dropbox and what types are not permitted?
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Screenshot file naming format changed out of the blue
Hello- Out of the blue, Dropbox changed the filename format it uses when capturing and saving screenshots from a Mac. Like so many changes Dropbox made, there was no warning, there is no manual control, and it has negative impacts on workflow. The old format used to be: "Screenshot YYYY-MM-DD HH.MM.SS" where the 24 hour…
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Dropbox won't upload files if my iPhone's screen is locked
Hi there, I spend most of the day taking pictues with my IPhone and sending this photos to my drop box account, so I can access this photos from my computer for editing and posting on social media. However, If my IPhone screen looks (is set to lock after 1 minute of inactivity), dropbox stop uploading the pictues. Or, if I…
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Getting an Unknown Error when uploading photos to DropBox App (iOS 13.5.1)
I'm trying to upload a photo/s to Dropbox from my iphone (iOS 13.5.1) I'm doing this from inside the Dropbox App: Plus/Create -> Upload Photos I'm getting this message: An Unknown error occured trying to upload photos or videos. Please try again. I don't want to automatically synch all my photos - just want to occasionally…
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Can I upload multiple folders at once?
Good morning: Is there a way to upload more than one folder at once? For example, I am trying to upload ten folders from Word into drop box and I was hoping to upload the ten folders at once and not one at a time. thank you.
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Can I store copyrighted materials in my Dropbox account?
Hello, everyone. I'm new to Dropbox and was thinking of getting an account. However, I'm going to be using it largely for my MP3 collection. So, my question is: will I be able to upload and store said collection without it getting deleted for copyright infringement? For the record, all my MP3s were legally purchased from…
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I don't know how to upload my resume and transfer it
I’m trying to upload a resume so that I may transfer it to a company, I don’t know how to create the resume, then transfer it