The desktop app (Windows 11) is still trying to index files that are set to be ignored.

Hi there damienbutt - thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Can you please send us a screenshot of where you're spotting the CPU spikes including the Dropbox desktop app's status as shown in the taskbar?

Also, since you're running a beta version of the app, you could try installing the latest stable version from this page directly. Just make sure to toggle off the 'early releases' from your account's settings first.

Let me know of any updates! 

I'm seeing the same thing with .venv folders. In fact, it's creating issues, because uv is changing the files faster than Dropbox releases the lock on them, which leads to errors about uv not being able to remove files.

Hey Yehuda D. - could you clarify the OS version of your computer and the version of the Dropbox desktop app installed there? 

Thanks for shipping this great feature!
Dropbox still appears to index ignored directories, which creates issues. I'm using it to ignore .venv folders created by uv, but uv is changing the files faster than Dropbox releases the lock on them, which leads to errors about uv not being able to remove files.

WIndows 11

244.4.6580

Hey Yehuda D.! When did you first opt to ignore these files? 

I’d also like a screenshot of the ignore rules you’ve set for them, as well as one more showing how they appear within your Dropbox folder (feel free to send me a visual of your desktop app’s syncing status, as well).