Dropbox on a server stops syncing at least once a week and needs a restart

SimonParrock · ‎09-10-2023

Hello. I run Dropbox on a server to get the news uploaded from a third party for a radio station. At least once a week it stops synching and I have to end all running versions and restart it. I'm running the latest version and I don't get any error messages. Any ideas what might be causing this?

Mark · ‎09-10-2023

@SimonParrock wrote:
Windows Server 2019.

Thought that may be the case.

Dropbox isn't actually supported on any Server install - see the minimum system requirements for info. Therefore I'd consider contingencies for when/if it stops working.

So my guess is its trying to do an update or similar and getting stuck. Is it possible to run a batch script to say restart Dropbox overnight every few days which may be a workaround?

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Mark · ‎09-10-2023

What is the operating system of the server @SimonParrock ?

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SimonParrock · ‎09-10-2023

Windows Server 2019.

Mark · ‎09-10-2023

@SimonParrock wrote:
Windows Server 2019.

Thought that may be the case.

Dropbox isn't actually supported on any Server install - see the minimum system requirements for info. Therefore I'd consider contingencies for when/if it stops working.

So my guess is its trying to do an update or similar and getting stuck. Is it possible to run a batch script to say restart Dropbox overnight every few days which may be a workaround?

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SimonParrock · ‎09-10-2023

Thank you. I was considering that as an option.

Dropbox on a server stops syncing at least once a week and needs a restart

Dropbox on a server stops syncing at least once a week and needs a restart

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