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jackybe67
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2 years ago
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My desktop app doesn't sync new files I add to the Dropbox folder

Since a vew days my Dropbox isn't syncing automaticly anymore when i drag files into the folder. I have to suspence dropbox and reactivate again to start the sync. Tried uninstalling Dropbox but noth...
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    jackybe67
    2 years ago
    I erased my external drive and synced everything again. Everything is working now.
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Nancy
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2 years ago

Hi jackybe67! Thanks for your post. 

 

What’s the OS version of your computer? 

 

Are you seeing the small Dropbox icon in your menu bar/system tray at all times? If yes, what’s the app version and syncing status it shows? 

 

Let me know, and we can have a look.

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    jackybe67
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago

    Windows 11. 
    The icon is visable in systemtray. When i put files in folder it says that all files are synchronised. When i restart the Dropbox app it syncs. 

    i have installed latest version. 

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      Nancy
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      2 years ago

      So, if I got it right, you’re adding files in the local Dropbox folder, but they don’t show on www.dropbox.com, unless you restart your Dropbox app. Correct? 

       

      After uninstalling Dropbox from your device, did you also restart your computer and then reinstalled the app from this link? 

       

      What’s the app version Dropbox is running on your device?

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        jackybe67
        Helpful | Level 6
        2 years ago

        Normally when I drop files into my Dropbox, the sync starts automatically. That doesn’t happen anymore. Only when I quit or restart Dropbox the sync starts. I have the latest version. 

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