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ale0805
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Desktop folder no longer backing up after Dropbox backup update

Good morning, I state that 2 days ago my desktop was correctly synchronized. Yesterday after updating the dropbox backup utility, the entire desktop is no longer synchronized and a "my dropbox files...
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richardjphotog
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I did the same update. Macx OS 14.4.1 Sonoma. I had specific folders on my desktop that were backing up without issue for a year until this update released. The files are still selected for backup but are not syncing. I do believe this was a bad Dropbox Update.

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richardjphotog
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

After doing newest Dropbox update, selected folders on my desktop are no longer syncing even though they are selected in preferences. Mac OS 14.4.1 Sonoma.

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