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ShanaC's avatar
ShanaC
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Take Dropbox out of Mac Library

The Dropbox upgrade moved the dropbox files to my  ~/Library/CloudStorage/ --- but I can't save any files to that folder.    All the online instructions say "do the advanced reinstallation per th...
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ShanaC's avatar
ShanaC
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Sure seems like it, yes.  This makes Dropbox completely useless, and means I will not be renewing my subscription.

Walter's avatar
Walter
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4 years ago

Hi all, I just wanted to mention that the issue with the drop-downs in the Help Center article is fixed now. 

 

For anyone affected, could you perform an advanced reinstall and let us know you're still experiencing any issues? 

 

Thanks so much! 

  • ShanaC's avatar
    ShanaC
    Explorer | Level 4
    4 years ago

    This is WONDERFUL news.  It seems like I can actually save things to my dropbox again! 

  • Joergos's avatar
    Joergos
    Explorer | Level 3
    4 years ago

    Many Thanks.
    With the text in the drop down I was finally able to reinstall dropbox on my MAC.
    The process with the strings in the Terminal app was the key point.

    • Andrew Parker's avatar
      Andrew Parker
      Helpful | Level 7
      4 years ago

      Was the aim to reinstall an earlier version?

      • Joergos's avatar
        Joergos
        Explorer | Level 3
        4 years ago

        no,
        no matter which DB version, it was a rights problem on the MAC in my MAC user registration.

  • Michael S.197's avatar
    Michael S.197
    Collaborator | Level 9
    4 years ago

    Yes!!  Walter your solution is brilliant.  Andrew Parker did you try the advanced install option?

    I still cannot backup Documents, Downloads and Desktop however.

    Is there a sudo workaround for those too?  Thanks so much!

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