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Joergen
New member | Level 2
7 months ago
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Stuck syncing and creating multiple "selective sync conflict" folders

A couple of hours ago I had to do some work - but my file didn't open (like opening a recent file in ableton) because it couldn't access the file in my dropbox, I never get that error - but I just tr...
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  • Joergen's avatar
    Joergen
    7 months ago

    In my cause that problem was caused by a "bad folder" just like a tooth can go bad, apparently folders can also go bad. I take a copy of it, and deleted the original. That resolved the problem - never had that happen before, and I used dropbox for 15 years. 

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drizzy
Helpful | Level 6
6 months ago

I now have over 12,000 Selective Sync Conflict folders populated on all my computers using Dropbox. When I delete them, they start re-populating themselves, like some bad sci-fi movie replicators. I've already burned up tons of time chasing this Dropbox Bug. And it won't go away.

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k3222a
New member | Level 2
6 months ago

I am facing the same problem with thousands of Selective Sync Conflict folders. I had an issue with one folder and DB tech support suggested me to sign out locally and to relink again. Then the Selective Sync Conflict folders started popping up. 

It's on pause for now and I don't even know if I can let it run through without first running out of storage space.

Did you manage to resolve the problem?

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    Megan
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    6 months ago

    Hey k3222a​, sorry to hear about that! 

    I was able to locate your existing ticket number in our system. Please rest assured that it has already been escalated and marked as high priority.

    Our team is currently reviewing your case, and you should receive a response as soon as possible. 

    We truly appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to find the best course of action for your issue.

    If you need something else, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help every step of the way. 

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