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Rishek's avatar
Rishek
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago

Constant, repeating notifications on the app, about a file that doesn't exist.

I'm getting this notification constantly on my Mac. I cannot find this file, either online or on my computer. The notification just pops up, goes away whether I click it or not and then pops u...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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4 years ago

Hi Rishek, thanks for posting here! 

 

Which version of our app do you use on your end? Also, it might sound trivial, but have you tried rebooting your device?

 

Keep me posted!

gc3's avatar
gc3
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

I am getting the same issue...says Sync Status....

But it is trying to sync a bank file I haven't use d in while

I have tried rebooting

 

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    Hey gc3, are you able to find this file in your Dropbox folder?

     

    If so, can you move it out of the Dropbox folder, to see if that helps?

     

    Also, what you see when you hover your mouse over the Dropbox icon in your system tray/menu bar?

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