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mamacholina
New member | Level 2
4 years ago
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Smart Sync Not Showing Up on Windows 11

Hi! I am on Windows 11 and have a Dropbox Business account.    The Issue:  I cannot see the option when I right click a file, to Smart Sync > Local  or Online Only I do see this option on my ...
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  • Signal2noise's avatar
    Signal2noise
    3 years ago

    I think this has been solved. For some reason dropbox was not enabled in the task manager, startup section within the menu. I then went to system configuration, “General” tab and selected “Normal Startup”, then “Services” tab and identify if Drop Box is “Running” and enabled that. This followed with a prompt to restarting the PC.

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ejeker
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Same problem. Had to uninstall and reinstall entirely.

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paquayC
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Still have same problem even after uninstall, then install again.

Did you fix your problem?

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

    Hi paquayC, how are you today? 

     

    Can you let me know what you see on your end when right clicking on a file or folder inside your Dropbox folder? 

     

    Also, what is the version of the Dropbox app that you have installed to your device? If you hover your mouse over the little Dropbox icon next to your WiFi, that should give you a number. 

     

    Let me know more. 

    • paquayC's avatar
      paquayC
      Explorer | Level 4
      4 years ago

      Problem fixed, the Smart Sync menu item was hidden, when selecting "view more" in the dropdown right click menu, it appears. Not same behavior as in Win 10

      • Jonathan C.29's avatar
        Jonathan C.29
        Explorer | Level 4
        4 years ago

        This was the issue for me. After recent Windows 11 updates the option on the context menu you're looking for is "Show More Options." Makes more sense that it should be under the Dropbox menu, but it is not.

         

         

         

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