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Change settings so my downloads are NOT put in Dropbox
Hello, I have a new MacBook Pro and a Cameo Silhouette. I've noticed that whenever I download files for my Silhouette they are automatically placed with my Dropbox files. How do I keep this from ha...
- Thanks for the additional info there sherronnebattle.
It does sound like you have the Dropbox app installed on your computer, which will be syncing files in a local folder called "Dropbox".
However, it sounds like you might have the computer backup feature enabled to sync your Downloads folder.
Can you please follow the steps towards the bottom of this article to disable the backup and let me know if that does the trick?
Daphne
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorTo help us isolate the root cause, can you try using the other browser to see if the files are being saved in Dropbox from there too sherronnebattle?
Also, can you double check for me to see if the Downloads location for Safari is set to Dropbox?
If you're not familiar with this, you can do this by:
Also, can you double check for me to see if the Downloads location for Safari is set to Dropbox?
If you're not familiar with this, you can do this by:
- Opening Safari on the computer.
- Choose "Safari" from the menu bar.
- Go to "Preferences".
- Click "General".
- Choose the "File download location" and let me know what it shows there.
Hi Daphne,
Thanks for your response. Iâve followed your directions and opened Safari. The âFile Download Locationâ box has a picture of a blue file folder labeled âDownloadsâ. When I clicked on the box the options are 1) âAsk for each downloadâ, and 2) âOtherâ.
Thanks for your response. Iâve followed your directions and opened Safari. The âFile Download Locationâ box has a picture of a blue file folder labeled âDownloadsâ. When I clicked on the box the options are 1) âAsk for each downloadâ, and 2) âOtherâ.
- DaphneHow about when you try using another browser sherronnebattle, do the files still get downloaded to the Dropbox folder?
If you have a look within the Downloads folder on your computer, do you see the files there with the Dropbox sync icon, or they only appear within the Dropbox folder?Hi Daphne,
I haven't tried using another browser yet but I did see a 2 or 3 files with the Dropbox symbol beside them. I didn't see a Dropbox folder. I'm also not sure what's going on. I deleted a picture I no longer wanted and got the following message" "If you change your mind, you can move (name of file) out of your Trash or restore recently deleted items on dropbox.com." When I right click a got a screen with a series of 'Quick Actions' that all were Dropbox related. These actions included: Share, Send with Transfer, Copy Dropbox Link, Version History, View on Dropbox.com, View Comments, Get more space to sync this file, Open in Dropbox and Don't sync to dropbox.com. Would it be helpful if I highlight all the files/folders within my Downloads folder and select the option "Don't sync to dropbox.com"? Would this solve the problem? My use of Dropbox is only to retrieve info created by others so that I can email them as requested.
- DaphneThanks for the additional info there sherronnebattle.
It does sound like you have the Dropbox app installed on your computer, which will be syncing files in a local folder called "Dropbox".
However, it sounds like you might have the computer backup feature enabled to sync your Downloads folder.
Can you please follow the steps towards the bottom of this article to disable the backup and let me know if that does the trick?
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