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CosmicPlumber
3 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Remote Management Access by Dropbox Inc. on my Mac laptop
I have a problem with Dropbox that is not related to my own Dropbox account.
I have a dropbox employee okla login on my laptop and cannot do anything before logging into upon start up and setting up the computer -even external drives. I need a contact at Dropbox to resolve this.
Context: I bought the laptop used on Craigslist. Apparently, it used to belong to Dropbox Inc. and brings up a remote management login window when trying to re/install the system, which only became evident when trying to upgrade OS now. I was only able to restore the laptop from a clone, but now the laptop brings up the notification "Dropbox can manage your computer".
Request: I would like to get Dropbox to either claim their computer or deactivate their security network. I would be grateful for who do contact (email/phone) for this.
Alternatively, is there something I can do? Trying to understand my options.
Thank You for your expertise and commiseration.
Hi all,
If you are seeing or experiencing issues with a remote management access by Dropbox Inc, please reach out to our support team, as we’ll need to check private information like the serial number and/or SN ID of the device.
Thank you,
Sam
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- gelimujiao3 years agoExplorer | Level 3I don't know how to add images on this text area so i can provide my SN hope you can remove it, appreciate
- Walter3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey gelimujiao, sorry to jump in here, but I just followed up via email so please have a look at your inbox and we'll take it from there.
- Sam DBX3 years ago
Community Manager
Hi all,
If you are seeing or experiencing issues with a remote management access by Dropbox Inc, please reach out to our support team, as we’ll need to check private information like the serial number and/or SN ID of the device.
Thank you,
Sam
- CosmicPlumber3 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Thank you for following up.
I did that. Someone got back to me, and then went radio silent. So are you guys just checking if it’s a problem for you, or are you actually interested in helping us to get this resolved? - namnguyen06903 years agoExplorer | Level 4I have same situation with CosmicPlumber. I'm still waiting for the collection box as you told me. I even asked for how long it could take but no answer from you.
- Sam DBX3 years ago
Community Manager
Hi there namnguyen0690 and CosmicPlumber ,Our team is aware of your support tickets, unfortunately we don’t have a resolution timeline for these requests, but we’re working on it.We do appreciate your patience,Sam - jason7023 years agoNew member | Level 2
I'm experiencing issues with a remote management access by Dropbox Inc. Same issue as this user.
I recently purchased a used Mac a few weeks ago. I just re-installed the OS and received this notification after the installation process. I was able to bypass the prompt to use the computer, but the prompt appears constantly. Would like to get this computer removed from the Dropbox network.
Please email me with any details you need to check and verify my computer is not on your network for remove access.
Thanks,
- Walter3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey jason702 - did you try contacting our support team as Sam suggested?
If you did and got a ticket number from our system, please feel free to share it with us here so that we can look it up as well if needed.
Otherwise, let us know if you'd like us to reach out from our end instead, to look further into this.
- jason7023 years agoNew member | Level 2
Hey Walter, I tried finding a way to submit a ticket but was only able to find this form. Can you reach out from your end to start the process with support. Thanks
- Nancy3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Sorry for jumping in, jason702. I've logged a ticket for you, so please reply to me, when possible.
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