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Mark C.29's avatar
Mark C.29
New member | Level 1
11 years ago

Dropbox and VPN Issue. Won't upload files when VPN is disconnected.

I have been using a VPN (Private Internet Access) for some time with no problems. about a week ago, I have found that Dropbox will only upload files when the VPN is connected. As soon as I dosconne...
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Chad H.4's avatar
Chad H.4
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

Is your Vpn compression set to on? Dropbox may notice that ALL local files are reading with a distinct variation that can't be . I'd hope dropbox would test this if given the suspicion, maybe by checking if what is sent down to you is not matching bit for bit when uploaded a moment later. I'd hate to have compressed originals or compressed updates destroying the database

 

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