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paul-files
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago

A Dropbox icon has replaced the Desktop and Documents icons on macOS

I have Dropbox latest client installed in MacOS.  I don't use the Dropbox backup features for desktop or documents - however it has still taken over these icons in the Finder navigation bar.  I've ...
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Walter
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9 months ago

Thanks for the additional information paul-files - much appreciated.

There should be an option to attach a screenshot in your reply's box looking like this:

If you're not seeing it, please try clearing your browser's cache or another browser.

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paul-files
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago

I've tried the two browsers I have installed - Chromium (Arc) and Safari - and neither offer the attachment icon you show. 

However - here's a link to the screenshot on Dropbox: [added by Moderator]
Kind regards
Paul

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    Walter
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    9 months ago

    I see, thanks for the link to the screenshot, Paul. Note that I removed it now to avoid traffic/bandwidth issues with your links.

    As for the issue at hand, can you take a look at your backups tab in the app's preferences and the backups page online and let me know what you find?

     

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