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"Smart" sync keeps downloading Online Only Files
I am growing increasingly frustrated with this so called "smart sync" feature Dropbox has recently introduced (or rather forced upon me).
I have a number of files I've brought over to Dropbox using...
Hi, i am also having this problem. Despite selecting multiple times for files to only be online only a couple of days later i have no space on my computer as they have downloaded again. how do i stop this?
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey Toffees1878 - sorry to hear you're having issues with this.
If you made sure that the desktop app is 'up to date' and not still syncing your changes, can you clear your cache folder and let me know how it goes?
Thanks!
Hi, how do i check the version as I can't seem to locate it? How will I upgrade or check its latest version? Should I uninstall and then re download the software? Thoughts please
- Walter
You should be able to check the app's version by hovering your mouse over the app's icon in your system tray/menu bar.
Also, here's a link to the latest stable version of the desktop app if you'd like to reinstall:
https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-desktop-client-builds/Stable-Build-192-4-4605/td-p/750060
Let us know of any updates Toffees1878
Hi Walter, this hasn't resolved the issue and files are still being copied onto my hard drive and filling it up which is super annoying. What do I do to resolve this?
