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"This computer is already linked to a Dropbox account" - except the desktop app seems not to be
I'm currently doing an initial sync with Backblaze. Will post here how my experience is after I have a chance to kick the tires a bit. No symlink support, but it backs up everything with unlimited storage and allows you to create links to send other people to download. I suspect that will be enough to satisfy what I mostly need it for.
- Walter5 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Thanks for the additional information and the visual aid BogBeast1!
I won't be able to indicate whether this would work fully as expected as this is third party software and may have unexpected configurations. We do have some general recommendations that may help though when it comes to using Virtual Machines.
For our deskopt app to work correctly, it needs to be installed in an Operating System (OS) that is not part of a Shared Session. If installing into a virtual environment, it would need to be installed into a user account that is part of this virtual desktop or virtual machine and only accessed by that user account. The Dropbox folder should also be located on the same mounted drive that is running the virtual machine or virtual desktop.
Please be aware that if you install Dropbox on a virtual machine or virtual desktop that are non-persistent, such that they are reset on a schedule or after logging off, Dropbox may be logged out and need to resync everytime this occurs.
While we're at it, you could try changing your default browser to see if this improves matter at all.
I know it's not much, but I hope this helps!
- BogBeast15 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Thanks Walter
I have tried a different browser and there is no change.
FYi I have the same issue on other machines which are physical, so I don't believe it related to the Vm
I fear that it is all to do with my account being locked - I have logged a call with support to see why, but I don't know how long it will take.
I think I will have to look at another solution for file sync...