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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...
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorAre you certain that the Dropbox folder is on the second drive? You can confirm this by checking the location in the Dropbox desktop application preferences.
Yes, it's on the second drive. The system drive is a 128 GB ssd, just for OS.
It seems to still be downloading files (at a bit slower pace)
- Jay
Thanks for the info, I'd recommend contacting the support team for them to investigate this matter in more detail on their end.
- Mark
Super User II
fredone wrote:This could very much be the issue. Does that small drive have space?
Dropboxs local cache files stay on the OS drive (ie. your 128gb one) and will rapidly fill with all the different download versions while you are syncing/changing things. My guess here is that drive is full and so syncing has stopped as it cannot download any more to then move to the large drive.
Same problem. any luck?
