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StenApp
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Endless syncing with high CPU usage on Win11

Hi, i‘m using the up to date client on windows 11. My local dropbox contains 15.000 files. And he takes more than six hours to sync the files. What‘s wrong with dropbox?!?!
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Jay
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2 years ago

If you open Explorer and navigate to the Dropbox folder, can you see which files are being indexed  and uploading by the sync icons on the files or folders?

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StenApp
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
I see folders being indexed but the content is up to date
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Could you try adjusting the bandwidth using these steps to see if this helps to speed things up?

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    StenApp
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Tried to set bandwidth from auto to a value like 16000kB, no improvement.
    I tried to search for the file it deeeeeeesperately wants to upload, all versions, deleted them on my hard drive and via website, result: desperatedly tries to upload deleted files.
    Guys fix this, this drains my battery, personal time and my nerves.
    Uninstalled Dropbox, ciao.
    Broken App heading over to OneDrive.
    Thanks for nothing, have a good day, over and out!

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