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Dropbox keeps downloading files although new files are set to sync as online-only
I run my computers via both fibre-based internet as well as via limited cellular network. The problem always has been -- even though 'on-line only' is selected -- dropbox always downloads.
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Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffSorry to hear that, Ric S.
When files that are set to online-only keep getting downloaded to a computer, it usually means that there's a third party app looking at those files, causing them to get downloaded.
Examples of this include:
- Backup services
- Antivirus
- Recently used file lists
- Third party applications that monitor files in general
If there are applications that constantly look at your files and causing this behavior, I'd suggest you test which app is the issue by temporarily quitting or disabling apps systematically until you see that the issue is resolved.
Let me know what you find.
