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Albert D.4
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10 years ago
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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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