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maxgerard
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Drobox installation without admin rights slows down Windows Explorer massively

I rely on the offline installation file to install Dropbox without admin rights, as the admin no longer permits the full installation of Dropbox on my work computer. With this installation, Dropb...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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2 years ago

Hey @maxgerard, I'd like for us to check one more thing! 

 

Would you mind locating your Dropbox folder locally, right clicking on it and checking how many files exist within the folder's properties? 

 

If you have a screenshot, it's more than welcome! 

  • maxgerard's avatar
    maxgerard
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Dear Meghan,  it has 2.600 files and 1,8 GB (screenshot attached)

    In the meantime I don't let Windows start Dropbox anymore at startup and have logged out from the app, but no improvement.

     

     

    • Nancy's avatar
      Nancy
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      2 years ago

      Hope it’s OK to jump in, maxgerard. Did you end up asking your administrators to allow the installation of the Dropbox app with full admin rights?

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        maxgerard
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        Yes Nancy, I am using the full version now. Please see above.

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