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Jim G.24
5 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Terrible Windows Explorer Performance - Click slow, stutters
Not sure when this started happening, but we've been paid Dropbox users for years. The new issues may be a deal killer. Clicking on a file or folder to rename takes SECONDS. It's almost like Explo...
Jim G.24
5 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Just tried that and will monitor. What does repairing the hard links actuall do? Thanks
Lusil
Dropbox Staff
5 years agoOS permissions can prevent files from being viewed or edited by unauthorized logins, although they can be restored manually through a fairly simple process.
As such, sometimes these steps can help when syncing becomes stuck.
As such, sometimes these steps can help when syncing becomes stuck.
- Jim G.245 years agoHelpful | Level 6
That did not resolve the issue. Still "flickering" as we try to access, rename or do anything else to files. Again, as soon as we exit Dropbox, the problem goes away.
- Lusil5 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Sorry to hear that, Jim G.24 - thanks for trying that out though!
Could you check your Support options to contacting our team, as they'll be able to have a better look into this for you?- PeppeVaro4 years agoHelpful | Level 6I have the same problem. I have had also in the past and these solutions are temporary and partial.
It’s becoming very difficult to keep using Dropbox. I have been a paying user for years but if this issue is not resolved I will consider moving out.
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