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WilmaE's avatar
WilmaE
Helpful | Level 5
27 days ago

One of my folders is stuck syncing on Windows 10.

Hi friends,

I am from the Netherlands, using Windows 10 by extended version, and my sync logo of 1 map is stuck for 8 days now

Please help me to make this a nice and soooooooooo comforting green v again :)

 

30 Replies

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    25 days ago

    Hi Wilma!

    Indeed, if my translation is correct, the message on the screenshot is talking about a removable drive, so perhaps it has to do with our backup feature.

    Regarding your issue, though, there's no need to uninstall the app yet. You can simply download and run the installer, without uninstalling the previous one.

    Let me know if it helps!

  • WilmaE's avatar
    WilmaE
    Helpful | Level 5
    25 days ago

    Doesn't help a thing Hannah :(
    I give up now !
    All is well, except that symbol #exhausted 😪

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    25 days ago

    Oh, I completely understand, Wilma. Troubleshooting can be hard when issues are persistent!

    If you do wish to continue working on it, I'd suggest uninstalling the app this time, restarting the computer and then reinstalling it.

    This won't affect or remove the files in your Dropbox folder.

    But I do understand if you don't wish to continue.

    We'll be here either way, if you need anything else.

  • WilmaE's avatar
    WilmaE
    Helpful | Level 5
    23 days ago

    Thank you for understanding me Hannah !
    I will keep this in mind as soon as I have more time #busyweekssss haha

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    23 days ago

    Sure thing, Wilma! We'll be here! :)

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    18 days ago

    Hey WilmaE​, I hope you're doing well!

    Just popping in to see if you've had a chance to look at our last message. Still need help? We're all ears! If the issue is sorted, let us know what worked out for you.

  • WilmaE's avatar
    WilmaE
    Helpful | Level 5
    17 days ago

    It's not sorted Megan. I think that the sync symbol will never change without intervention of a hardcore dropbox- genius ;)

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    17 days ago

    Hi again, Wilma! 

    If you tried my previous suggestions and they didn't work, let me know so we can try something else. :)

  • WilmaE's avatar
    WilmaE
    Helpful | Level 5
    17 days ago

    Didn't uninstall & install yet Hannah; can't afford a risk of losing more than 30 minutes of my time right now :P
    Will do after X-mas

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    17 days ago

    Don’t worry about it, Wilma! You can get back to us whenever you get the chance. 

    Happy holidays!

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