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DanaLinder
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago
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Move files without properties by default

Is there a way to set a default so Dropbox doesn't prompt me about properties?   I synch the pictures from my computer to Dropbox . When I try to copy them to Google drive, it gives me a message t...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    4 years ago

    Are these properties part of the file itself, or are they located in a separate hidden file?

     

    Currently, there isn't a way to remove properties on files via Dropbox.

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Nancy
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4 years ago

Hey Dana, hope you don’t mind me jumping in. 

 

From what I understand from your screenshot, camera uploads is enabled on your desktop app, so each time you plug your camera to your computer, Dropbox is asking whether you’d like to upload these files to your account. 

 

You can control these settings via the Backups tab of your app preferences. 

 

Let me know if you’ve got any further questions, though!

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DanaLinder
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

The problem is that when I try to copy the files from Dropbox to my Google Drive it gives me a message that it can't copy all the properties.  I say okay, and the file moves perfectly, but it's an extra click every time I copy files.

 

I'm trying to find out if there is a way, either in Dropbox or in Windows, to not get that message.

 

I'm currently using OneDrive and that has no issues.

 

Dropbox renames my files, which I love, but I don't want to put up with the warning message.

 

So, I want to know if either there is a setting in Dropbox that will allow files to upload without those extra properties, or a setting in Windows that will allow the copy without the warning message.

 

 

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    4 years ago

    Are these properties part of the file itself, or are they located in a separate hidden file?

     

    Currently, there isn't a way to remove properties on files via Dropbox.

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    DanaLinder
    Explorer | Level 3
    4 years ago

    Since it renames the files, which I love, I was hoping there was a way it could do other processing as well, but it is what it is.

     

    I greatly appreciate you working with me.

     

    Thanks

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    4 years ago

    No worries, let us know if you have any further queries in future!

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