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mobin68
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

My folders taking too long to open when left-double clicking in Windows.

Hi everyone,  I have been having difficulty opening my dropbox folders on my windows when I double left-click on folders. It usually takes about 10 to 15 seconds to open each folder. However, the ...
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mobin68
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Could someone please help? Has anyone had this issue before?

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Walter
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3 years ago

Hey there mobin68 - sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

 

Can you please let us know your computer's exact OS version and the version and status of the desktop app as shown in your system tray?

 

Also, how many files does your Dropbox folder contain approximately? 

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    mobin68
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago
    Thanks for your reply

    Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2
    OS Build 22621. 1848
    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22642.1000.0

    Dropbox 178.4.4811
    Status: up to date

    I have 5070 files (16.8 GB) in my dropbox
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      Walter
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      3 years ago

      I assume that you've already tried rebooting your computer as well mobin68 - correct?

       

      Do you happen to be running any antivirus or another 3rd party app that's monitoring your files? 

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        mobin68
        Explorer | Level 4
        3 years ago
        Yes I’ve rebooted too.

        I don’t have any antivirus installed.

        There are 4 devices I am using my dropbox with. My iphone, ipad, and two laptops with windows OS. Both laptops have this problem, and they only slow down when opening the dropbox folders. Other folders in the computer open just fine.

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