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KJWSr
Explorer | Level 4
1 month ago
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I reinstalled the Dropbox desktop app on my macOS Tahoe and have two questions.

Device iMac (M1, 2021) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS Tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6305 Question or Issue My Dropbox folder is on an exter...
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  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    1 month ago

    Is there a chance that you’re using any sort of antivirus or firewall on your device, KJWSr? 

    If you are, can you disable it for a little bit and restart your computer? Is your desktop app stuck updating even then?

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Nancy
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1 month ago

Is there a chance that you’re using any sort of antivirus or firewall on your device, KJWSr? 

If you are, can you disable it for a little bit and restart your computer? Is your desktop app stuck updating even then?

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KJWSr
Explorer | Level 4
1 month ago

45 minutes after reboot all folders/files show as downloaded on local drive. App shows all files up to date.

 

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