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My macOS desktop app has been stuck syncing 10MB for 3 days.
Application Affected Dropbox Device MacBook Air Operating System/Browser (if using the web) OS 15.7.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6305 Question or Issue Three days ago I noticed an error message at the top of the finder window which was open to my Dropbox folder (stored in "locations"). The message said something to the effect that my Dropbox app couldn't be found. I thought that was strange, because Dropbox was open. So I quit the app and then reopened it, and that's when things really started getting strange. Now, day three, Dropbox is constantly in sync mode. The icon up in the task bar shows the circle of arrows, and when I click on it says syncing down at the bottom. But for most of the last two days there was no progress bar and no information about what was syncing. Now I'm getting "syncing [x number of files]." When I first looked this morning it was at 500+ 10 MB. Now it's down to 444 files, 9 MB. Progress! The thing is, I only use Dropbox for syncing one particular application, Scrivener. My entire storage on Dropbox is only 275 MB. It usually takes seconds to sync the updated files. The other strange thing is that on the activity monitor Dropbox never rises above 4% CPU. It's been going for more than 48 hours at a snail's pace to sync relatively tiny files. Possibly relevant, or just coincidental: about two weeks ago I cleared the data from the MacBook and reinstalled everything. After that, everything appeared to be in place and working just fine. This problem appeared after I returned from about 10 days travel over the holidays in which I was rarely on the computer. I've quit and reopened Dropbox multiples times. I've restarted the computer. None of it has helped.
Error that my sharing activity has been interrupted because files might contain phishing content.
Device Dell Zbook Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6305 Syncing Status Up to date" Question or Issue I was unable to copy sharing link to one of my colleague, of the folder which is already shared and being used in multiple of my devices and shared persons' devices. This is happening no matter what folder or file i select.
How can I upload files to my client's folder, without paying for extra space?
Hello, I have a basic dropbox account that I never use. However I have a client that made a folder for me to download files. However I am trying to upload folders to his account/folder and it won't let me because it says I don't have enough space. How can I get around this as I don't want to pay for an account as I never use dropbox? Thank you everyone!
Getting a "file type not supported" error when trying to upload .SLDPT files
I don't need to view these files within dropbox, but would like to upload and download .SLDPT file types through dropbox. Is this possible? Whenever we try to upload, it says "file type not supported." Is there a workaround? Thanks.My Windows desktop app can't sync 19 files (I'm asked to give permission for access).
Device Lenovo desktop) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 automatically updated, Chrome Browser also updated automatically Dropbox App Version/Browser Version 238.4.6305 updated regularly Question or Issue Dropbox recently had a "disagreement" with One Drive following a Microsoft update and was unable to sync some files. I have uninstalled One-Drive and everything now appears to be syncing properly except for 19 files which return the result below. All appear to be programmes but I have no idea how to grant the necessary permission or even if it is necessary to back up these items. I have tried browsing the forum but cannot find a simple solution there or in the "help" menu. How do i resolve this problem?
Deleting Dropbox from CloudStorage Location (M1 Beta)
After upgrading to new Beta to dropbox for M1, syncing stopped working and finder window start freezing while searching dropbox files. So I decided to delete Dropbox, but cannot delete this Folder (/Users/Username/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox/) that got created with new Dropbox Beta version, after Unistalling the Dropbox app.
"You can't copy the item because its name is too" when copying a folder on my Mac.
I have a Dropbox account with 2TB of which 6% is full right now. I am trying to copy a folder that only has a couple of GBs and I am getting this error message. What is wrong with the filename "IMG_4474.JPG"? I have copied folders with these type of filenames before and it worked perfectly. I am on a Macbook Pro with OS Mojave
