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Missing sync option (smart sync)

Missing sync option (smart sync)

x184926
Explorer | Level 3
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Where do i actually find the **bleep** smart sync, I either have to download and then sync or went to the website to access the file. With all the youtube guide I watched none of the preferences option are the same to each other. 

I am using a Windows 10 Laptop if that mean anything. 

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Hannah
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Hey @x184926, can you go to the general tab in your account settings and make sure the 'Dropbox system extension' is enabled?


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Mark
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Have you actually logged in to your account and set it up on the device yet? Those options looked greyed out as the system isnt running yet. 

 

Make sure you are logged in, set up and syncing and THEN set it up. OR uninstall completely and reinstall and use the advanced options to set it up as you go. 


 


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x184926
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It's logged in which is why I am confused why it doesn't show properly.

Mark
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What is the Dropbox version and what does it say if you mouse over its icon on your status bar?


 


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x184926
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Dropbox 157.4.4808

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x184926
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Oh sorry, the grey was indeed because I wasn't login after I reinstall

but the options are still the same regretless

The only option I have are selective sync

Megan
Dropbox Staff
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Hi @x184926, I'd be happy to help with that! 

 

If you access your Dropbox folder, and right click on a file, or folder what options do you have there? 

 

Also, do you use a paid plan on your end, since this feature would be for subscribed users only? 

 

Let me know more! 


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x184926
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So if I am a free user I can't have the files be online-only sync?

Megan
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Hi @x184926, I'm afraid that you might not have access just yet. 

 

However, there is a chance that you do. You can see in this product update, that we're slowly working on changing that for Basic accounts.

 

What is your plan at the moment? 


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x184926
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It's showing I am in standard plan, my co-worker doesn't have the same issue with me.

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