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jaymeetee
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

Dropbox folder in File Explorer in Windows 11 is painfully slow

I recently 'upgraded' to Windows 11 and the new File Explorer is now painfully slow when navigating the Dropbox folder. Simply navigating the hierarchy takes seconds and the Windows busy ring appears...
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jaymeetee
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

I just tested a theory by killing the Dropbox process; File manager navigations is still very slow. This makes me think that the issue is down to the Windows 11 upgrade and probably nothing to do with Dropbox. I'll try asking my question on the MS forum and I'll report back if there is a solution.

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Megan
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4 years ago
Hi jaymeetee, that's what I was about to suggest myself too. 

I think it'd be wise to check in with Microsoft. 

Let me know if you have any other questions.

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