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Andre F.3's avatar
Andre F.3
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Dropbox app stuck on Connecting Components.

Everytime when dropbox starts the message "connecting components" and it took forever.
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Andre F.3's avatar
Andre F.3
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Sorry about my poor English


version 183.3.6931

MacOS Ventura 13.5.2 (22G91)

Jay's avatar
Jay
Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
3 years ago

Hi Andre F.3, thanks for the info. it looks like you’re running the beta version of the Dropbox desktop application.

 

To install our latest stable version, visit this page and switch ‘Early releases’ to Off. Afterwards, re-download the app from here.

 

Keep me updated with any progress!

  • jsouthto's avatar
    jsouthto
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    I have the same issue. Cannot open finder. Fileproviderd at max CPU, Dropbox stuck on 'Connecting Components'

    Mac version 184.2.5052 - which says it's the beta

     

     

    Any thoughts?

    • laurell's avatar
      laurell
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago

      First time this happened. I have Dropbox v182.4.6427, Mac OS Ventura 13.5.2. Restarted computer, closed & reopened app. STUCK!

      • Remzi's avatar
        Remzi
        New member | Level 2
        3 years ago

        I have this same issue - hanging after I "upgraded" to the new file provider thing.

         

        "fileprovider" is running at 100% CPU and Dropbox is "connecting components". 

         

        The whole reason to use Dropbox is not to have stuff like this happen. Very frustrating.

         

        (MacOS Ventura 13.4)

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