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ldorigo
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

How can I "reset" dropbox on linux (clearing cache didn't work?)

I keep my desktop and laptop synced using Dropbox (with the added benefit of online backups).   A couple of days ago, for no apparent reason, Dropbox on my laptop started re-uploading/downloading...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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3 years ago

Hey ldorigo, could you update to the latest, stable version of the desktop app from this page and let us know if the issue persists? 

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ldorigo
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

I am on the latest version now, uninstalled and reinstalled, and deleted ~/.dropbox for good measure. spent some hours indexing, now it's again downloading/uploading a huge amount of files:

 

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    Walter
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    3 years ago

    Thanks for the screenshot and the additional information ldorigo 

     

    May I ask how many files you've got syncing locally on your device approximately? Have you tried using selective sync to lessen the app's load by any chance? 

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    ldorigo
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    Hi,

     

    I just checked, have around 800k files and directories under the dropbox folder. I have more than enough hard drive space, so I'd really rather avoid having to start playing with selective sync - does that number seem more than what dropbox can handle?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    3 years ago

    There's a soft limit of 300K files so I'd suggest that you use selective sync to un-sync some of your folders from your device ldorigo 

     

    Could you give it a go and let us know how it goes?

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