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daninSTL
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4 years ago
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File search issues with beta for Mac

I just installed the beta version a few days ago. I use Alfred as a superior alternative to Spotlight to search files etc. since installing the beta Alfred can’t find files in my Dropbox folder. I ha...
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  • Emmet's avatar
    Emmet
    3 years ago

    Thank you for reaching out about this issue and sorry about the problems you experienced. The issue you’re experiencing where files returned in a Spotlight search don’t open when clicked is a known issue and should have been fixed by updating your Mac to macOS 13.3. For more information on using Dropbox on macOS, visit this article.

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Nancy
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3 years ago

Hi again, dr_chicken! I’ve just logged a ticket for you, so please reply back to it, when possible.

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jbowdach
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

I also have this exact issue and it appeared ONLY after the Dropbox beta moved everything to the new folder within */CloudStorage. 

 

I've actually considered migrating away from Dropbox due to this issue as it majorly limits its usefulness as I'm forced to search for my filed within Dropbox - which proceeds to open them within the web browser. 

 

I confirmed even with all files kept too "offline" that you are unable to search with spotlight, Alfred or any other application other that the Dropbox app. 

 

 

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    shmtd
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    I had this issue, and this process worked for me

    Open Alfred's preferences and navigate to the following configuration:

    Features > Default Results > Search Scope

     

    Perform the following actions:

    1. Untick macOS Applications Folder
    2. Untick Folders in Home (ignoring the warning)
    3. Remove all scope folders by clicking a folder, pressing ⌘A to select all of the folders, then pressing backspace, or the - button below the folder list.

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