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Paul C.32's avatar
Paul C.32
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

The app re-indexes all files after each restart on Mac.

Each time I restart my Mac, Dropbox goes through reindexing of (seemingly) all files in my folder. The Mac's CPU usage goes up and the fan kicks in - it makes the computer slow for at least 15 minute...
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Nello Aun's avatar
Nello Aun
New member | Level 2
11 months ago

Hi, I followed the steps. Turned de computer off overnight. In the morning it spent about 30min "indexing" the files. NOT syncing. 

Walter's avatar
Walter
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11 months ago

Hi Nello Aun - sorry to hear about this.

Can you clarify your computer's OS version and the version and exact status of the Dropbox desktop app as shown in your menu bar? 

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    Nello Aun
    New member | Level 2
    11 months ago

    Sequoia 15.1.1
    drop version 217.3.4243


     

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      Nello Aun
      New member | Level 2
      11 months ago

      I had the same issue when my settings were

      Dropbox version 216.3.4299
      Sonoma

       

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        Walter
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        11 months ago

        It looks like you're using the beta version of the app Nello Aun - could you try the latest, stable version from this page directly and let us know how it goes?

        Just make sure to toggle off the 'early releases' from your account's settings first. 

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