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mroche74's avatar
mroche74
Explorer | Level 3
8 months ago

The ignore folder command isn't working; the folder is not being ignored.

I'm trying to ignore a node_modules folder using the command posted here: https://help.dropbox.com/sync/ignored-files My command as typed in Windows power shell is below: Set-Content -Path 'C:\...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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8 months ago

Hi mroche74, welcome to our Community! 

Let's jump right into this.

As a first thing, is your PowerShell and Dropbox app up to date? You should be able to hover your mouse over the little Dropbox icon on your menu bar, next to your WiFi to check our app's version.

As for PowerShell, this page might help. If not, let me know.

Keep me posted!

  • mroche74's avatar
    mroche74
    Explorer | Level 3
    8 months ago

    I'm on a brand-new windows laptop, out of the box yesterday.  All windows updates have been successfully installed.  Dropbox version is 221.4.5365.  Powershell version 5.1.26100.3624.

    Just installed Powershell 7.  Still no luck.

    • Nancy's avatar
      Nancy
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      8 months ago

      Hey mroche74! Can you send me a screenshot of your command, as it’s typed in your Windows PowerShell, and of your folder as it shows on your computer after that?

      • mroche74's avatar
        mroche74
        Explorer | Level 3
        8 months ago

         

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