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ysu
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago
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Dropbox constantly creating desktop.ini files - how do disable this?

As per the title; the latest dropbox is now generating desktop.ini files pretty much as soon as they're deleted (they were recreated only on dropbox starts earlier, so a delete upon startup was all I...
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  • ysu's avatar
    ysu
    6 years ago

    TC does not create any garbage files - it's the native Windows Explorer that does it, when you open a folder and either pre-configured to save the view or do so manually.

    However; today morning as I turned the computer on, the issue is gone.  So at least for now, this is solved, thanks for the help, mate!


    p.s. Dropbox still creates these files, but now my regular delete batch file keeps them at bay; they don't come back instantly.

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TCN-Publishing
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

Has there been any solution for the desktop.ini files?? I have recently started running into this maddening issue, as have the other members on my team. I used to be able to delete the desktop.ini files, but now they re-appear almost immediately. Windows 10, paid (business standard) verison of Dropbox.

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TCN-Publishing
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

I have noticed that the desktop.ini files appear in the folders with what appears to be a building or blocks icons, and not in the folders without the icons. The folders highlighted in the screenshot are the folders with desktop.ini files. What does this icon on the folders mean?

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    5 years ago
    Hey TCN-Publishing; thanks for joining the discussion here. 

    Can you please clarify if you've enabled the hidden files to be shown on your computer? 

    Also, I don't see any syncing icons or the app's status in your screenshot. Could you take a look take a look at your system tray and let me know if it's syncing or showing 'Up to date'?

    While we're at it, have you ensured you're using the most up to date version of your device's OS? 
  • TCN-Publishing's avatar
    TCN-Publishing
    New member | Level 2
    5 years ago

    My system and dropbox app are both up to date.

    My system is set to show hidden files and folders. 

    The system tray shows that dropbox sync is complete and up to date.

     

     

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