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bb-black
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Problems syncing, stalled on indexing while using my Mac.

I've also tried all the suggestions in this discussion: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Create-upload-and-share/Desktop-app-is-stuck-at-indexing-for-days/td... and have uninstalled and re-installed t...
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bb-black
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Thanks Walter, but this hasn't helped so far. I've paused and unpaused and nothing changes. I've also downloaded an updated app, but I will try that again today.

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bb-black
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

tried both again, without any change

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      bb-black
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

      I fixed my hard links and permission and saw a slight change. Now it says "indexing 1633 files", an increase from 1480 files. Otherwise no change.

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