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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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- Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey harry63, let's jump right into this!
Could you send us a screenshot of what it looks like on your end?
While we're at it, could you also clarify the app's current version and syncing status? You can find the version, and syncing status by hovering your mouse over the little Dropbox icon in your menu bar next to your WiFi.
Also, when you quit the Dropbox desktop application and try searching for the files again in Finder, do you get the same results?
Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there!
I have attached the screenshot. I created a file called AAA_Dropbox Test.rtf for this. I did quit the desktop application and try searching and ran into the same problem.
Dropbox Version 238.4.6305
Syncing Status: Up to Date
- Hannah
Thanks for the update here, harry63.
Was the Dropbox app installed with admin privileges on your computer?
Can you make sure the Dropbox app has full disk access as well?
