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Dr.Shannon
New member | Level 1
11 years ago
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Click on Dropbox Icon Does Not Open Folder

When I click on the Dropbox icon in the system tray, it usually launches the folder. However, as of this morning, both of my computers will not respond when I double click on the Dropbox icon in the ...
desktop
Setting up the apps
  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    10 years ago

    That feature has disappeared!

    That feature has not disappeared. Double-clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) still opens the Dropbox folder. A single-click will open the Dropbox app.

    If this isn't happening for you, download the latest release and uninstall/reinstall.

Lana P.1's avatar
Lana P.1
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
11 years ago

Hi there,

I hope you are well.

Yes it should be possible. Have you tried to restart your computer?

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Have a lovely day.

  • seckhoff's avatar
    seckhoff
    New member | Level 2
    8 years ago

    This change to Dropbox essentially ruined it for me.

    I can no longer drag a folder to Dropbox. It accepts only individual files.

    What were you thinking?

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