How can I disable the feature to automatically open a Dropbox link in Explorer in Windows?

Hi guilhermesv, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Do you recall where you changed this setting originally?

Are you able to see any options in the Dropbox desktop application preferences?

This will help me to assist further!

No, because it was a notification that appeared when opening the website. And I didn't find anything to disable it in the app or in the web interface.

Thanks

Okay, so the link you're referring to is one that you click on from the Dropbox site, and not from the desktop app, is that correct?

Are you using the Open button feature, which is closely related to what you're describing?

I am experiencing the same issue. I also implemented the feature that once you click on a Dropbox file link typed in Word, Excel, some other platform, etc., it first opens the link in a browser window, but also automatically opens the containing File Folder on my desktop. I need to turn this feature off since my PC lags relentlessly ever since I implemented the feature. I was able to grab a screenshot of both messages/pop-ups that appear. The first appears briefly in the middle of my screen. The second appears at the bottom of the browser window.

Hey Dawn H - thanks for letting us know about this and the screenshot too. 

Can you clarify your computer's OS version, and the version/status of the Dropbox desktop app as shown in your system tray? 

My problem is exactly the one described by Dawn H.

Here I am running Dropbox on Windows 11, Dropbox desktop app version 227.4.4774 and I am using Firefox browser.

Thanks

Thanks! I'm looking for the option in the wrong place.

No worries, were you able to disable the feature, and has your experience returned to its previous behavior?

Yes :)