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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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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.

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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?

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    mroche74
    Explorer | Level 3
    8 months ago

     

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      Nancy
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      8 months ago

      Thanks for that! From what I can see in your second screenshot, there are no sync icons in general next to your files/folders in File Explorer. 

      Can you clarify the current syncing status and app version of your Dropbox app?

      Also, if the folder in question is still showing on your Dropbox account online, please send me one more screenshot of it and I’ll investigate this further.

    • friendlyduckswaddlingalong's avatar
      friendlyduckswaddlingalong
      New member | Level 2
      7 months ago

      Did you find a solution? I am going NUTS with multiple node_modules folders being synced (not to mention .git folders) and you seem to be having the same issue as I am. I've tried the command from powershell, it doesn't appear to have any effect. 

      • Hannah's avatar
        Hannah
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        7 months ago

        Sorry to see that you're having this issue, friendlyduckswaddlingalong.

        Can you also confirm the sync status and version of the Dropbox app and your PowerShell version?

        You can see the first by hovering over the Dropbox icon in your system tray.

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