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I moved the Dropbox folder to my D:\ drive, and now I'm getting a startup error.
Hello, after moving my Dropbox folder from C:\ to D:\ on my PC (Windows 10), I got the error message "couldn't start Dropbox" together with the following detailed error message: bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropboxbn.VERSION: 250.4.3245bn.constants.WINDOWS_SHELL_EXT_VERSION: 90bn.is_frozen: Truemachine_id:…
My PDF files can't be viewed/opened on the Windows desktop app.
I've noticed recently that PDFs that I've downloaded on my laptop are not viewable in a DB desktop app folder. This happens whether the PDF was created and initially downloaded directly into a DB desktop app folder or into the Windows File Explorer Downloads folder (and then moved to a DB desktop app folder). The PDFs have…
Dropbox/Boxifier Integration - New Question
This is a technical question based on research I've been doing related to the recent issue with Boxifier no longer working with the latest version of Dropbox, and an inability to get a response from Boxifier support. In my research I've come across information that Dropbox has, with version 243.4.6956, moved from a…
I've run the Dropbox installer 8 times on my Windows laptop, but I see no app.
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Dropbox MCP server tool schema incompatible with Anthropic/Claude strict tool validation
Hi Dropbox team,I’m using the official Dropbox MCP endpoint with Claude Cowork:https://mcp.dropbox.com/mcpThe OAuth connection works correctly. Claude can authenticate and the WhoAmI/account check succeeds.However, Dropbox file/folder operations fail with this error:API Error: 400{"type": "error","error": {"type":…
Option to make files online-only is missing from Dropbox folder on Windows 11
Just updated my newish Windows 11 computer for the first time in months and new Dropbox files were added. Oddly, they're available offline even though I believe I set them to not download automatically but oh well. I assumed I could manually set them to online only. But I see no option for offline folders or files to be…
I downloaded the desktop app from an email and now I have two Dropbox folders.
I accidentally downloaded Dropbox again from an email. Now I have a duplicate set of dropbox folders on my Windows 11 computer. How do I get rid of the second app/set/folders???
Windows explorer cascading menus
In explorer integration, dropbox places all the actions at the top-level menu. For those of us who have a large menu already, this is an unnecessary clutter. It would be great to have a single menu item for all dropbos actions, so that the actions will open in a sub-menu.
Remove "Send with Dropbox Transfer" from the context menu?
Hi, Using Dropbox v177.4.5399 on Windows 11 Home V22H2 now and loving it, this app works great! I had a question about the context menu options though When I right-click on a folder I see "Send with Dropbox Transfer" listed as a context menu option, which I don't use. Is this possible to remove?
I received my fax but page 3 seems to be incomplete.
I received a fax with the body on page 3, but page 3 was cut short above the header. Is this a dropbox fax side problem, or does this require the sender to try again? If support is required, how can I receive support for this issue? Thanks!
How can I link the correct Dropbox account to my Windows desktop app?
I have just set up a new Windows laptop. My identity is not the same email address as my Dropbox account. I need to know how to set up Dropbox in my correct email. My Dropbox folder in File Manager shows no files because it’s the wrong email address. please help!
How can I remove Dropbox options from the Windows context menu?
I come again with to ask for an option to remove Dropbox entries from Window's context menu. The reason is I am visually impaired and I must use tools to have greater fonts showed in my screen. I must use also the magnifying glass and other availability resources. Then the 7 (seven!) context menu options that Dropbox has…
Is there a way to remove the Dropbox options from the context menu?
Hi, recently Dropbox has started cramming my Explorer context menu with all of these options I mostly don't plan to use: Come on. Do you think it's ok to just dump all your stuff in there? If every app on my PC would do the same, would I have to manage dozens of entries on that menu? This is terrible UI design, it's bloat,…
Is there a way to remove the Dropbox options from the context menu on Windows 11?
Operating System Windows 11 Question or Issue I would like to remove the Dropbox context menu items from my right-click context menu as I do not use them and they clutter up my menu. How do I go about removing them?
"There was an error whilst opening this document" error when I try to open some of my files.
Windows 11 Surface Pro 7 Yesterday I created some PDF documents from some Grok/Mistral data from summarizing some Uni readings. Initially I was getting a fail when auto saving the output as PDF so I manually highlighted and saved as a PDF using the Print option. When I went to open these documents I kept getting a popup…
Indexing stuck at 691 files for 36+ hours – Tried all standard troubleshooting
Hi everyone, I’m facing a persistent issue with my Dropbox desktop client on Windows. The app is stuck at "Indexing 749 files" and has not made any progress for over 36 hours. I have already tried a series of deep troubleshooting steps guided by Gemini (AI), but nothing seems to resolve the hang. Here is a list of what I…
There are no thumbnails for my files on the Windows 11 desktop app.
The thumbnails for the dropbox folder on my Windows 11 are not showing up. This issue is making it difficult for me to work since I need the thumbnails to choose photos for my projects. In all the other files on my laptop the thumbnails are showing up no issues. I have reinstalled the Dropbox app on my computer along with…
How can we go back to the stable version of the desktop app after installing the beta one?
Hello —- we turn on the "early release" "beta" option xxxx.3.xxxx —- so now we we want to revert to the stable version —— so we turn off the setting on Dropbox.com —- so will the client / win version now revert to the stable version —- ******.4.******
Full offline installer of Dropbox app for windows 11
I believe there is a restriction on my work station that installer won't work on my windows 11. I always need full offline version of windows desktop dropbox to be able to use it on my desktop. Now a new version of dropbox has come out and my old version does not sync anymore. I have uninstall old version but can't find…
The desktop app only shows up for a few seconds in processes, and then quits
Dropbox can not start, only show on proccesss for a few second than dispear on one company PC. i installed on two of my family pc, one is brand new windows 11. uninstall, reinstall run as admin try all Chatgpt, Deepseek suggestions. still the same. what eles we should do. urgent!!!
File Request from Any Folder, Online or on Desktop
Setting file request locations are a burden. Right now, to change the location of stored file requests, it takes over a minute or so to locate the subfolder on our project directory. Even if it didn't take that long, we should be able to make a file request, from online sub-folder or using windows explorer for a windows…
Can I share a folder in my Dropbox app on a network?
I understand that the Dropbox folder/location itself should not be shared on a network. What I'm trying to find out is if it will cause any technical difficulties to network share a folder that is in Dropbox. My example is that I would have a folder named Shared in my Dropbox that I share on my local network as a Windows…
Desktop app logged me out and I lost all my files after logging back in to an old account
I'm at a loss on how to get back all the files I trusted as safe with Dropbox. The system logged me out, probably after a restart. I clicked the pre-filled information to log back in. Except that was to an old account that I forgot about and had not used in about 10 years. The system stated "you already have a Dropbox…
Search isn't working properly
I recently bought a new Windows 11 laptop. I installed Dropbox and all of my files are there and sync with no problem. But when I try to search for a file using a keyword, the only ones that show up are files that I have already opened on the new computer. If I've not yet opened the file, it won't show up in my search. If…
Windows cannot find folders revealed by search Dropbox
Device Custom PC - 13th Gen i7, 48GB Ram Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version/Browser Version 241.4.4795.0 Question or Issue When I search dropbox and then click on a folder, windows cannot find the folder. This is only happening with some folders, not all. This was never a problem…
Updater fails to update desktop app because of denied access to security folder or logs
Application Affected Dropbox Desktop Device PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 225.4.4896 (Desktop) Question or Issue When updating using the exe downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/downloading (link given by desktop app) the updater gives timed out error.…
Can I back up my computer folders after moving the Dropbox folder to another drive?
Users C Drive is low on Space. There is another D Drive installed that has more than enough space. When I attempted to just move the Dropbox folder, it told me it couldnt because the Backups were on a different Drive. So I stopped backups of the folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads), Did what I needed to do to move them…
Remove dropbox items from the Windows 11 file explorer right click context menu dropdown list
I have tried to remove all of the Dropbox items from the right click context menu in FileExplorer Windows 11 by deleting all the share folders in Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell and shellex and Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell and shellex. But the items don't leave the menu. Does anybody…
Dropbox folder missing from indexed locations for searching on Windows 10
Device HP Desktop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6075 Syncing Status Up To Date Question or Issue I've not been able to find documents using search in my dropbox folder for a few weeks. I went to indexing options to remove dropbox from indexing and re-add…

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