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adamschoales
Helpful | Level 5
6 years ago

"Smart" sync keeps downloading Online Only Files

I am growing increasingly frustrated with this so called "smart sync" feature Dropbox has recently introduced (or rather forced upon me). I have a number of files I've brought over to Dropbox using...
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Chris83
Explorer | Level 3
5 years ago

No, I just tested it and launching Quicktime does not trigger any downloads in dropbox.

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Jay
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5 years ago

Just so you're aware, Chris C, Chris83, there are two usernames here, so you're most likely signed into different Dropbox accounts when you attempt to post on the forum. This shouldn't have an effect on the files, but I wanted you to know that you have two accounts.

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