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DropBox Installer doesn't launch
Hi there,
I am trying to install the dropbox app on my Mac, but whilst the .dmg file is downloaded, when I double-click on it it wouldn't launch.
A bit of context : I have upgraded my computer which is now running under Monterey 12.0.1. before this upgrade DropBox was working fine on my mac. After the upgrade the application wouldn't start. I uninstalled it by putting the dropbox icon in the wastebin.
Precision : I am a user of a business account of which I am not the administrator.
Thank you very much for your help !
Could you try a new OS profile and let me know if you're able to install our desktop app there then MarjoLacherez?
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Dropbox today having issues not only with downloading and installing their app but also with sync files and folders. I guess they will sort the issue tomorrow
- Walter
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey MarjoLacherez, welcome to our Community and thanks for using Dropbox!
As Renatas mentioned there's an issue affecting some of our users at the time - for more information you can take a look here and subscribe to the incident to get email notifications about its progress.
When it comes to installing our desktop app on your computer, I'd suggest making sure to do it with admin privileges.
Also, navigate to your Mac's System Preferences, go to Safety and Privacy and then grant Dropbox Complete Access to Disk.
I hope this helps! Hello Walter,
Thank you very much for your reply.
I saw today that the issue has been resolved. Nevertheless, I have downloaded the .dmg, but it still wouldn't launch.
I am admin on my computer, it is my personal one and I have previously downloaded and installed the DropBox app without any problems.
Finally, I could grant Dropbox Complete Access to Disk if only I had the DropBox app on my computer ?
Best wishes,
- Walter
Could you try a new OS profile and let me know if you're able to install our desktop app there then MarjoLacherez?
[This thread is now closed by moderators due to inactivity. If you’re experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Ask a Question section here.] Hello Walter
Thank you very much, I went on a different profile and it helped to have a clear desktop 🙂
The dropbox installer didn't launch by itself, but I noticed it appeared as a disk on my desktop. And that was it !
I have access to my and my team's documents, like I used to !
Thank you very much for your help 🙂
Marjorie
- WalterNo worries, Marjorie. I'm glad I could help!
See you around the Community and have a lovely weekend! Had the same issue with the DropboxInstaller.dmg file. It downloaded, but didn't launch when I tried opening it.
Then figured out it was recognised as a disk image and visible in my locations in finder. Works fine now!Thanks, this was a great clue. The .dmg doesn't behave as expected as it auto-mounts as a disk image on the desktop.
I can install it from here
