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dgonsalves2000
Explorer | Level 4
8 months ago

The Dropbox app is deleted each time I restart my Mac

I've seen some older posts, but can't find anything recent (or solutions) to this: Since the last iOS update (Sequoia 15.4.1), the dropbox app is deleted every time I restart my computer!  I've rei...
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dgonsalves2000
Explorer | Level 4
8 months ago

Thanks.  I started down the path of uninstalling.  Did not get very far. Unfortunately when I tried to drag the app to the recycle bin, I got this pop-up: "The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found.
(Error code -43)"   Any ideas for next step? 

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Jay
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8 months ago

Are you certain the Dropbox desktop application isn't currently running on your machine, before you attempt to uninstall it?

Could you attach a screenshot showing this error you're getting?

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