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How to search by date?
I am trying to search for a file, but there are multiples of similar files. Is there a way I can search by date updated? Or even put all of my files in "date updated" order? Thanks
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Prevent images in a folder from appearing on the Photos tab
Is there a way to exclude a folder from being index to Photos?
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Changing the video Thumbnail Photo/ poster frame
Is it possible to change a video poster/ thumbnail of the image in the share links?
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How to increase the Thumbnail photo size.
Is there a way that I can increase the size of the thumbnails? It would be very helpful when trying to organize my folders.
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How can you select all files using the Dropbox site?
I can't figure out why the developers of dropbox have to over-complicate simple things like "selecting all files". I finally found directions how to do it and it's just plain stupid and doesn't always work. "Selecting multiple "Selecting multiple files Click on the file row to the right of the file's name to select it.…
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MacOS, high CPU usage by open directory, symlinks in Dropbox
Hi, I just wanted to share how I solved this high-CPU-usage problem. The short story is: delete all your symbolic links from under the Dropbox folder. Long story: I'm on macOS High Sierra and I found that a system process ("daemon") called "opendirectoryd" keeps using 50--100% of CPU all the time as long as the computer is…
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What is cfl.dropboxstatic.com.url?
I recently had all my files in a shared folder deleted. I was able to go in and restore them all, but in the process found one suspicious file, which I did not restore which was "cfl.dropboxstatic.com.url". Does anyone know what that might be? Next to all my deleted files was "Dale". One of my users is Dale, but he says it…
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A "portable" Dropbox
Hello. I'm not sure if this has been done before, or if this is the place to post. I've put together a "portable" Dropbox called CrispyBox (link to the GitHub project). I've been using it for a few weeks, works pretty well. Wonder what people think (or if this has been done).
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How to download large files and folders from Dropbox
I am using dropbox desktop to upload a bunch of files for clients. Each client has a folder created for them, and in that folder are files that are up to roughly 10gb in size. The client and I are not sharing back and forth, all they need to do is download the files in that folder once. I would assume that most of my…
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"Error 403" - Dropbox says I "don't belong here" and is not letting me download my own files!
I log in with email and password. My files load. I can click on them and view them, etc. But when I click "Download," I get an error message saying: "Error 403 - it appears you don't belong here ..." and it directs me to "sign in" or go to the 'help center" or the "home page." But I'm already signed in, I go to help…
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Can I preview an .exe file on the Dropbox website?
I created a "Flip Book" using the Flip PDF software application. The created Flip Book is an .exe file. I would like for my friends to see the Flip Book but have been unable to find a host site that will do so. I thought Dropbox would be my answer but found out today Dropbox does not support an .exe file. Any suggestions…
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Videos are not playing on the Dropbox site
I have a few videos on my dropbox and now they won't play. They just show that wheel that seems to imply something is "loading," but the videos never play in the end. Is this an issue with my computer? Or Dropbox?
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"There was an error downloading your file" when trying to download using the browser.
Hi, I am having issues downloading a folder in Dropbox. It comes up with the error "there was an error downloading your file". It doesn't seem to matter what computer/browser/internet I use. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Pdf viewer in web browser
Hi: I used to be able to view pdf files in Chrome's native pdf viewer. Suddenly, I am no longer able to view files through Chrome's viewer, but only through what looks to be some new dropbox proprietary viewer. I'd like to be able to go back to the Chrome viewer, as the dropbox viewer has cut pdf functionality…
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Create new folder
Hi I don't see Add a folder anymore. Also I can't add the photo of the screen grab. There's no way to connect the source in the Add Photo link.
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Can't access the website Dropbox.com through my wifi
I have been denied total access to Dropbox website on my Mac for some reason. My internet is working perfectly for all other sites. Subsequently, my Dropbox app doesn't turn it black at all. It says connecting to Dropbox and doesn't connect. Driving me nuts please help