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alexmiller_spillt's avatar
alexmiller_spillt
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Stuck "Indexing..." on macOS 14.5. I've tried everything.

Even before an upgrade, I was stuck on either syncing or indexing endlessly. Currently my comp is just endlessly "indexing..." at the bottom of the app menu. I've uninstalled and reinstalled many tim...
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PROF_ROBOTICO's avatar
PROF_ROBOTICO
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

I have the same problem! How did you solve it?

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Sorry to hear that, @PROF_ROBOTICO. Can you share a few more details with us? We can try to help this way. 

     

    First off, please right click on your local Dropbox folder, go to Properties/Get info and send me a screenshot of what you see after that. 

     

    Other than that, I’d like to know the exact syncing status and app version of your Dropbox app.

    • PROF_ROBOTICO's avatar
      PROF_ROBOTICO
      Explorer | Level 4
      2 years ago

      It says "Indexing..." as Sync Status.

      My Dropbox version is v207.3.5611.

      Here ist getinfo:

      Please advise!

       

       

      • PROF_ROBOTICO's avatar
        PROF_ROBOTICO
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        Nancy, it says "The message you are trying to access is not available." on your replies. Please advise what I shall do!

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