Dropbox re-syncs 10,000+ files after every reboot

[andyyy]

Dropbox re-syncs 10,000+ files after every reboot - files that I haven't touched, and it always looks to be the same directories affected, not the whole Dropbox.

This also seems to happen after I pause Dropbox for even 10 minutes, work on a handful of files (like literally 5 files), then un-pause - it needs to re-sync thousands of files.

Any suggestiongs as to how to fix/troubleshoot?

[Jeff G.14]

I'm having this problem but I can't figure out why.  Can you help me debug?

1-how do I figure out where the 18,000 files are that Dropbox is trying to sync?

2-is there a way to search for simlinks in my dropbox folder?

We use git but I didn't think I had any git work in my Dropbox folder...maybe it was shared with me...I need help to find it.

[Jane]

Hey Jeff (@Jeff G.14), let me follow-up in a bit more depth on this issue; thanks for the nudge!

For starters, can you confirm whether you’re facing this issue upon startup? Does the issue you’re experiencing match andyyy’s (meaning the OP's) description by any chance or is it different?

If you’re seeing that the application on your system tray is syncing a large number of files without your input Jeff, then your best course of action would be cross-checking your syncing icons /  (i.e. the files/ folders with the blue arrow should be the ones syncing to your account online), as maybe an accidental drag & drop is the culprit. 

From there, if you suspect that the app has been stuck on one filename or it’s not syncing as it should, I’d suggest unlinking & relinking your account on your desktop & rebooting once, as it recreates the local database. 

Following, please have a look at this resource to generate a list of any existing Symlinks in your Dropbox folder Jeff. Kindly bear in mind we’d recommend avoiding their usage, as we’ve noticed performance discrepancies. 

Once you find the time to check back on how these pointers work for you, please let me know of the outcome on this discussion here & I’ll make sure to check back with you asap. Thanks & happy Friday!

[Martha R.9]

20200415. Macmini

I'm having this issue in 2020, I don't have other processes using the files, they are all OFFICE documents and JPGs, nothing else. 

160,000 files and it says it will tke 27 hours. I have not been able to work all day (I'm on a laptop). 

I can't figure out why it's happening.

[Lusil]

Hi there @Martha R.9, thanks for nudging us on this thread. 

It might be worth checking this article out which suggests a few reasons and ways to tackle what you describe. 

Let me know how it goes or if this helps, and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!

[Mandy Xie]

Hi Macmini,

Did you fix the issue? I have the same issue as you described. I have tried all kinds of different things, however, nothing worked.