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Searching for files in Finder in the Dropbox folder isn't working on Mac OS
Hi everyone.
Im using macOS Sequoia 15.3.2. When I'm in a Finder windows, in my dropbox folder – the filesearch don't work. The search doesn't find any results.
If I'm in a regular folder on my SSD, everything works fine.
Any syggestions?
Best regards
Søren
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- Mark
Super User II
Have you tried to rebuild the search system? https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253479408
Hi Mark,
Yes, I've tried that. Didn't work. Tried again when I saw your post. Still no luck.
- Søren
Hi Walter,
I have rebooted many times. Both before and after Mark's instructions. And in general. The version of Dropbox is as shown on this screenshot :
- Walter
Dropbox Community Moderator
Yes, but what is it's exact status as shown in your menu bar, Søren? Is it 'up to date' or syncing perhaps?
I've experienced the same problem on my iMac using Ventura (MacOS 13.6.3) and on my MacBook Pro using (MacOS 14.7.5). Even when I have my Dropbox folder selected, it doesn't find it. Is it something in the Dropbox settings or the MacOS settings? When I search Dropbox online its clearly there. I hate to have to do a separate search when I have the desktop app in my Finder. Did the steps above and nothing. Any advice?
No, unfortunately it didn't help. I have a suspicion, that it have something to do with permissions. Of some sort.
- Søren
- Walter
If you installed it with admin privileges in the first place, you shouldn't have an issue with this svedel77
Have you tried re-building your Spotlight index since you first noticed this?
Was this ever solved? I'm having the same problem and I have tried all of the suggestions above. I am on MacOS 15.7.2.
