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Davem4
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2 years ago
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How to make dropbox not auto run on windows startup?

I tried to set dropbox not to run on startup and its the only up that run on startup even its set not to.

I set on windows 10 from settings>apps>Startup>turnoff dropbox auto start (its stay in "turn off" mode).

 

 

WIndows 10.

dropbox for dekstop

 

desktop
Windows
  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    2 years ago

    Hi Davem4, how are you today?

     

    Have you tried accessing the app's preferences, and check under the general tab to make sure autostart is disabled there too?

     

    If it isn't, and you apply these settings now, make sure to restart your device after.

     

    Keep me posted!

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    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Hi Davem4, how are you today?

     

    Have you tried accessing the app's preferences, and check under the general tab to make sure autostart is disabled there too?

     

    If it isn't, and you apply these settings now, make sure to restart your device after.

     

    Keep me posted!

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