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fredone
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Can't sync - not enough space error message (but there is tons of space)

Hi guys   I've just installed Dropbox for Mac in a new computer to download and backup my data. I work with video production so there's lots of large files in my dropbox.   After syncing a fe...
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Jay
Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
2 years ago

Hi fredone, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

Could you show the error message where it states that there isn't enough disk space to sync your files?

 

This will help me to assist further!

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    fredone
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Hi @Jay

     

    Of course, here it is:

     

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
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      2 years ago

      You dont have a second drive installed do you fredone that runs the applications on it?

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        fredone
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        Yes, this is a second HDD on my computer, Dropbox is located in it.

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