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jaymeetee's avatar
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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leao's avatar
leao
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Hi,
after the migration to a new pc, and reinstaling dropbox desktop app and downloading the files the  explorer opens the files ok. After restarting the PC,  the explorer opens the files very slow and it seems he is downloading the files one more time online.

After deinstallion the desktop app  the file explorer opens regularly , so the files are  on the harddisk.
Any ideas?

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    2 years ago

    Hi leao! I can see you’ve also posted in our German-speaking section, so I’d suggest waiting for our team’s reply there. They’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!

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