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GertFrobe
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2 years ago

Dropbox non-admin installation thinks I'm out of disk space and needs admin rights

Windows, non-admin installation. Plenty of space left in my account. Plenty of space left on the computer.   This error message recently appeared on 2 of my 3 computers.   There's plenty...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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2 years ago

Hey GertFrobe - sorry to jump in here and thanks for the additional information.

 

Could you let us know the exact version and status of the app as shown in your system tray on the affected devices?

 

You can find the latest, stable one on this page, if needed. 

GertFrobe's avatar
GertFrobe
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

194.4.6267

195.4.4995

Both versions have this problem.

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    2 years ago

    Hi again, GertFrobe! When saying Windows 2019 above, are you referring to the Windows 2019 Server perhaps?

     

    If you add files in your local Dropbox folder, do they actually sync to your account online, or has syncing completely stopped on your devices? What’s the syncing status of your Dropbox app at the moment?

    • GertFrobe's avatar
      GertFrobe
      Helpful | Level 6
      2 years ago

      Correct, Win2019 server. One of my computers runs server software. It's unusual, but that's how it is. For completeness it's Windows Server 2019 Standard, v 1809, OS build 17763.5576

      Everything within the Dropbox folder is syncing properly. I can add or remove files on any of the computers, and the other 2 pick up or delete the files appropriately.

      • GertFrobe's avatar
        GertFrobe
        Helpful | Level 6
        2 years ago

        Nancy Walter 

        Any ideas? Is this just some bug in the latest version? Ignore it and it will go away when the program auto-updates?

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