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RonvanderVeldt
New member | Level 2
2 months ago
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Another computer profile is getting a log in screen for Dropbox on Windows

On my PC, I use Dropbox as the primary user/administrator. My wife also uses my PC and has her own username and password, but she doesn't use Dropbox. Yet, every time she logs in, she sees the Dropbo...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 months ago

    Hi RonvanderVeldt, thanks for messaging the Community!

    As the Dropbox desktop application is installed on the computer, it means that it's loading up on startup for all desktop profiles.

    On her computer profile, could you try preventing the Dropbox desktop application from starting up by following these steps?

    It should still load normally on your profile, so it won't affect your computer profile.

    If you need any further assistance, please let me know!

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RonvanderVeldt
New member | Level 2
2 months ago

Thank you very much.

Your advice was very welcome and helpful

 

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Walter
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2 months ago

We're always happy to help RonvanderVeldt - let us know if anything else comes up!

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