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mikemohr's avatar
mikemohr
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago

Couldn't upload. Give Dropbox permission to access this file

Hello- I'm running MacOS 13.0.1 and recently, I have had no luck removing the single badge notification. I have tried everything, reinstalled dropbox several times and now i've removed everything (...
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AlanBustany's avatar
AlanBustany
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Nope, the same old warning resurfaced. It doesn't appear to cause problems, but it sure is annoying and does not reflect well on the product.

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Walter
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3 years ago

Hey AlanBustany, sorry to hear about this.

 

Could you send us a screenshot of the warning you get and also clarify the app's version and status as shown in your menu bar at the moment?

  • Riqiv's avatar
    Riqiv
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

    Hello there, I'm having the same issue. Could you pls help. Have uninstalled and installed DB. Upgraded to lastest version that supports connecting third-party apps. Have checked for hidden files in DB folder (by opening EACH folder)...no love. Checked DB online with a search for "backup_manifest" file and other file to no avail. Any help is appreciated.

     

     

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    3 years ago

    Riqiv, can you please follow the steps mentioned in this thread, to fix the permissions of your Dropbox app? 

     

    If that doesn’t work either, let me know.

  • Riqiv's avatar
    Riqiv
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

    Thank you, 

     

    I thing I did the "Fix Permissions" and I JUST DID the "Fix Hardlinks." We'll see if that works!

     

    BTY...I may be doing a Clean Install of my iMac. What need I do with Dropbox before initiating my hard drive???

     

    Thx, Richie

  • Riqiv's avatar
    Riqiv
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

     

    Problem is still occurring. 

     

    Any help would be appreciated 🙂

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    3 years ago

    Hi Riqiv, can I send you an email, in order for us to have a closer look into this? 

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