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ned666
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago
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Dropbox tells me to right click on folder and choose Smart Sync but I don't have this option

Smart Sync is broken for me, but the hint that Dropbox gives me to right-click on a folder and choose "Smart Sync" makes no sense:     I don't have this option when I right-click in Wind...
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    4 years ago

    Hi ned666, happy Monday! 

     

    Let's see what we can find on this together! 

     

    Have you tried re-starting your device? I'd also try re-installing the app real quick, to see if this changes things. 

     

    Keep me posted on the results. 

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Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
4 years ago

ihatedreaming pleased its sorted, but, it is sorta common sense that to use Dropbox features and capabilities that the application needs to be running 😉 

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ihatedreaming
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Im not a tech head or a super user so pardon my ignorance but I wouldn't know about 'running' just a user trying to get help. I got it so I thank you. You've been helpful - 😉

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