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Can't install dropbox
Hello developers, I am unable to install new version of dropbox. My PC is HP EliteOne 1000 G1 27-in 4K UHD AiO Before it was correctly but now it is not showing in System Tray and also not synching. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times but not working. I have also deleted Drob box folder, but seems to be not…
Can't find my PC folder in Dropbox anymore? What is happening?!?
I don't know what's going on, but I've been using Dropbox for years now, and I had it set up so that there was a folder inside my Dropbox called PC, where all my PC files where synced to in real time. so for instance, it didn't mattered if I entered my "Pictures" folder from the PC, or from the Dropbox folder, both would…
System Tray Window shrinks every time I open it
This started happening out of nowhere today. The system tray window continually shrinks from its bottom-right corner every time I open it. I can't resize the window and after 5 or 6 clicks it's so small that it's completely unusable, as none of the text or icons are displayed anymore. I tried restarting my PC, uninstalling…
Unable to open files stored in the cloud from desktop.
Hi all, I am experiencing an issue where items stored online are inaccessible. When opening from the local Dropbox folder on my system, the file errors out, suggesting it is corrupt or incomplete. If the file is stored locally, it opens as expected. When I change all items to be Offline-Only, those same files can be…
Dropbox "folder" on computer, how does it work?
Not sure about the category. I have files in many folders on my computer. I want to use Dropbox as a Cloud, for storage only, occasionally for sending a video file to someone (which I've done). The free service is limiting in amount of files I can upload, so I'm thinking of purchasing a 2 or 3 TB account. 1) As you know,…
Error message 0xc000007b upon installation.
I can't get the app to install on my laptop. I keep getting the error message 0xc000007b and nothing suggested seems to work. Am I destined to not have this app on my laptop? Stacy
Syncing in Windows 11 creates conflicted copies
I have been happily working in Dropbox on a joint project with a colleague for several years now, viewing and editing shared documents. However, since installing Microsoft 11 - and despite having the Dropbox app installed too - I have repeated problems with syncing issues. It regularly creates 'conflict' copies of docs and…
Dropbox library error
Hi everyone! I found this after I tried to disable Dropbox typing in C:\Program Files (x86)\Dropbox\client\Dropbox.exe.log and got an error message on desktop to check this file after starting my computer and do not understand what came up on Notepad? Traceback (most recent call last): File "dropbox", line 2, in <module>…
Synchronize the desktop in Windows, for example a PC in Rome and a PC in Milan
Sincronizzare il desktop in windows esempio un Pc a Roma e un Pc a Milano -------------- Synchronize the desktop in Windows, for example a PC in Rome and a PC in Milan
Cannot set password for shared links on PC
Hello. Recently I've noticed that I no longer have the ability to password protect shared links through the link settings on my PC. I'm still able to go onto the Dropbox website and add a password, but in the PC settings I can only provide access to "anyone with link" or "only people invited". This is occurring on my 2…
Dropbox and Windows 11 - not autostarting
Although all the settings say it should be, my recently installed copy of Dropbox on a new W11 machine is not autostarting on switch on. I'm having to start it manually. One PC and 2 iOS systems can use the account. Old PC previously disconnected. Any ideas? Thanks.
Dropbox App Sign In Loop
I have just built a brand new PC and Dropbox is one of the first things I am trying to set up on here. I have downloaded the app from dropbox.com/install and when I try to sign in, I click Google and enter my credentials. Sign in is successful, and it drops me back to the sign in screen of the app again, click google, sign…
Extremely high CPU load on windows 10 with the latest version of dropbox
Task Manager is giving Dropbox a constant load of 50% slowing down and heating up my machine. I downgraded to the previous version of dropbox.. things are normal.. but within an hour Dropbox upgrades to the latest version and the problem returns. Any ideas how to fix this? All i can do now is Pause sync which immediately…
After uninstalling the app, the drop box icon stays in my file explorer
and this is the error that comes when i click on it
Installation Failed error on the Dropbox desktop app
When I was Installation on my PC (windows 7) i'm getting notification "Installation failed. the dropbox installer failed to start". Please help me! Thank you
Cannot install Dropbox with Windows 11
Dropbox was installed before the upgrade to Windows 11. It has run completely fine but with the recent update to dropbox I was told I needed to update to the latest version in order to continue using Dropbox. However, despite my attempts to install the update it never starts. I have since completely uninstalled Dropbox and…
Cannot install app on Windows 11
I cannot install the Dropbox app on my new Windows 11 machine. The regular install file didn't work so I tried using the full install file (Dropbox 173.4.6706 Offline Installer.x86.exe); when that gave me the message "The installer did not complete. Installation has been aborted" I turned off Microsoft Defender Firewall,…
Sign in doesn't work in the app.
I had to reinstall Windows 11. Thus also Dropbox. Clicks on the icon on the taskbar brings up "Sign in". Pressing the icon, but nothing happens. I have access Dropbox via the website ig that matter.
Moving Dropbox folders via Explorer gets stuck and never makes progress, but works on Dropbox web
Greetings, We have a Dropbox Business account, tons of free space, on an enterprise domain, and my CFO is unable to do simple tasks such as moving (copy/paste) a folder within Dropbox (via Explorer) into another folder inside Dropbox. The folder is about 300 MB and should take seconds on our Fiber/Gigabit LAN, but instead…
Error when trying to open images on my new desktop
If I am on my laptop or my phone I can go to Dropbox and click on a picture and it opens just fine. If I try this on my newer Dell Desktop then I get an error message saying Photos can't open this file because the format is currently unsupported. If I click on a photo not in Dropbox on my desktop then it opens just fine. I…
Dropbox app menu is hidden
Hi all. Am new here. I have just installed Dropbox on my Windows 10. When the box opens part of the top section is hidden at the top of the page!! I cannot see the full box menu or move it. Please help. Thanks, This is the top of the screen.
How To Remove The /DropBox from the path In C Drive
Whenver I navigate through my folder, and go to the main drive, the path makes no sense as it is /dropbox/my pc. I deleted dropbox and its still there pls help. How do i remove the dropbox folder and dropbox from the path. its driving me nuts! that is the /dropbox thing im talking about. i want it removed!!!
Windows explorer is crashing when we right click on any folder
We have a problem in our company on several comps. When we right click on any folder or file Windows-explorer.exe is crushing dawn and restart. Reinstall didn't help. Any idea?
Can't sign in to W11 app (new computer).
Here's the msg I get. Tried uninstalling, restarting computer, etc. Works fine on my W11 laptop and my W10 computer. Never get a sign in screen, just flickers for a fraction of a second whether I use sign in or create a new account...
VDI sync isses with Dropbox
We have recently implemented VDI in our organization and setup Dropbox on my instance for use. When I sync'd my files and folders the names of them sync'd over but the files themselves did not sync. The Dropbox sync notifications says there are no issues and that files are up to date. I see my folders/files in File…
Loading Dropbox in Windows 11
Recently purchased new Dell desktop with Windows 11 Home (NOT in S mode). Have been using Dropbox for years with windows 10. Trying to setup Dropbox in Windows 11. I go to the Dropbox website and click on download app. Screen then displays a Dropbox message that says the Dropbox app is already installed. I check the apps…
Dropbox Update continually requests User Account Control (UAC) permission
Ik heb v179.4.4985 van Dropbox voor Windows op mijn pc staan. Op de een of andere manier lukt het niet deze versie te updaten. Ik krijg vaak een melding (bijna altijd in 2-voud) in de windows taskbar of ik daarvoor toestemming wil geven aan Gebruikersaccountbeheer (UAC). UAC krijgt de melding van de harde schijf. Wanneer…
The desktop app on Window explorer doesn't seem to be aligned with my account online.
Hi, I can't seem to get File Explorer to sync. It used to sync automatically but now it is not. I've logged onto the Dropbox page and tried to download the app and that doesn't seem to do anything. I have created a folder on drop box app for my upcoming holidays called "2022 Trip." When I log onto my computer (using…
Available Offline Expiry
I am using Dropbox for Windows. I typically have all my files online-only, but when I am using some of them, I like to download the folder that they are in. I download it by using the 'Make Available Offline' feature. I don't want these files to stick around indefinitely. If I don't access these files for a while, will…

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