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megan98
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2 years ago

Dropbox Issues since Windows 11 Update

Hello, I've recently noticed issues with Dropbox,    I can only assume this is since the Windows 11 update to my laptop.    1. Dropbox app won't open. (No issues with firewalls, have uninstal...
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megan98
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Hi Nancy, 

 

Thanks so much for replying, 

 

1. So it's installed, but when I try to launch it, I get a loading icon near the mouse for a couple of seconds and then it stops and nothing happens. 

 

Similarly, when I installed it and the time the menu come up offering advanced settings, this disappeared after 30 seconds and wouldn't reopen. 

 

I'm afraid there's nothing to screenshot to help you as nothing at all happens now

 

2. It only gives me the option to download everything or download specific files. Last time I installed it, I could add everything 'online-only' so that I could access my entire Dropbox through file explorer. Then download image by image or document by document as needed. 

 

3. Sorry I should've been more specific, D drive is installed on my laptop and is non-removable. 

 

Hope that helps?

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Hannah
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2 years ago

Sorry to jump in here, megan98!

 

Can you please let us know if you have the small Dropbox icon in your system tray?

 

If you do, what's the sync status of the app when you hover over it with your mouse?

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    megan98
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Hello!

    Thanks for the response!

     

    So I've just reinstalled to check this and it actually seems like it's working, 

     

    The only thing is, it's only synching half folders. 

     

    E.g.

    On desktop, it's showing files 1, 3, 4, 5.

    Online, files 1-10 are all there and visible...?

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      Hannah
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      2 years ago

      Thanks for the update, Megan! I'm happy to know that it's working.

       

      Regarding the files that haven't synced, is it possible that their names contain incompatible characters that might be stopping them from syncing?

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