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Lost Finder Integration in OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)
Hi,
since a few days it seems that I have lost the Finder-Integration in OS X 10.11.
Synchronization works fine, but I'm missing the Dropbox-Icon (in the sidebar the folder looks like a regular folder) and there is no status icon next to the files either (if the file is being synced, etc).
On my wifes computer (running 10.11) as well all works fine - I'm wondering if this has to do because I have the Pro-Account?!?!
I had the same issue and was able to get overlay icons back using by doing this:
- Completely uninstall Dropbox. I used Clean My Mac but you can do it manually using these instructions https://www.dropbox.com/en/help/41 Do everything in the 'For Advanced users' section.
- Do not move Dropbox folder to the trash
- Download and install latest version of Dropbox
- Re-login to Dropbox and if you had only certain folders selected to sync redo your Selective Sync settings.
- Save settings
- Relaunch Finder Option+Right Click Finder icon in Dock > Relaunch
Hope that helps.
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Same problem here......
Hi A M. - are you Dropbox Pro user as well?
Same here, not a Pro user.
- Robert S.
Super User alumni
A quick reinstall will usually fix most issues.
If the Dropbox folder isn't visible in the Finder sidebar, it can be returned just by dragging it there.
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19079?locale=en_US
@Robert S. - I tried to re-install - same situation...
- Robert S.
Ok, in your Dropbox client preferences locate the 'Unlink This Dropbox...' button. Press and hold the Option key and it will change into a 'Fix Permissions' button for you to click.
Same problem.
Found it by clicking the folder icon at top left corner.
Hi Robert S.!
This was very promising, but no - it did not fix my problem.
I also repaired permissions from Mac and made a reboot - same situation.What is funny - I have another iMac where I have the exact same issue (also OS X 10.11)
KR
AlbertI was able to recover Dropbox integration by disabling csrutil
- Boot your Mac with Command-R held to load Recovery mode.
- Open the Terminal from the Utilities menu.
- Run the following command, followed by restarting your Mac: csrutil disable
Hi Roberto!
I can confirm that this solved the issue - I had to disable the system integrity protection (csrutil disable) and after a reboot it was necessary to fix the permissions (as explained from you above).
Since I did not like the csrutil to remain turned off I rebooted the machine again and re-enabled it.
Thank you!
AlbertEdit: it started to work again - even after the csrutil enable command (it took some time after reboot) I see the finder integration working as normal!!!
