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Der78
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Dropbox keeps asking for permission to make changes to my hard drive.

Every time I change something in Dropbox, I get a security message indicating it needs my permission to let Dropbox make changes to my hard drive. HELP -- driving me crazy!

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3 Replies

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    No worries, Der78! I’m glad to hear this is no longer an issue. 

    I’ll be here, in case you need something else.

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    Der78
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Sorry I took so long to respond. It quit giving me that message. While it was doing it, though, it was a real hassle! It occurred pretty soon after a Windows update. 

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hey Der78, thanks for your post. 

    Can you send me a full screenshot of the message you keep getting? I’d like to have a visual and check this further.

    Let me know when you’re ready.

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