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ECB
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
Solved

The desktop app on Window explorer doesn't seem to be aligned with my account online.

Hi, I can't seem to get File Explorer to sync. It used to sync automatically but now it is not. I've logged onto the Dropbox page and tried to download the app and that doesn't seem to do anything.  ...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    3 years ago
    KimmeL wrote:

    There actually is no sync status anymore. And it's also not appearing anymore in my taskbar.

    If you don't see the Dropbox icon in your system tray then that would mean that Dropbox isn't running, which is why your files aren't syncing. You may just need to launch Dropbox from your Start Menu and give it some time to index your files and sync. If that doesn't work, then an uninstall/reinstall would be suggested.

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acfks1
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I have dropbox on 2 computers (1 at primary home and 1 at a 2nd home).  I have been working on my 1st computer (at primary home) and when I get to my 2nd computer, dropbox has not synced with the 1st computer and the online account did not sync either.

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    2 years ago

    Sounds like Dropbox on computer 1 isnt running OR is showing an error. 

     

    When you are home check for its icon on the status bar (near clock) and if it is there mouse over it to see what it says. If it is not there relaunch it via the Apps/Start menu

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