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Can't sync outlook files
After moving the active MS outlook .PST file to my Dropbox (40.4.46) sync folder, the icon in the lower right status bar (Win 8.1) has a constant message "Can't index Outlook file" and no longer show...
- Its *strongly* recommended you do not sync database files (which include email ones)...
Partially for this reason - I assume that you have Outlook open? If so Dropbox cannot sync it. Outlook puts a lock on the PST files so that only it can access them, however Dropbox also needs the same.
You are also looking at a very high risk of data corruption if you open the PST on another device before its fully sync'd up to date on all connected devices.
Instead use the correct email protocol and you wont need to sync files between machines. Use an IMAP or exchange email server and all will sync magically across all email connected devices without the need for Dropbox.
Mark
Super User II
Super User IIIts *strongly* recommended you do not sync database files (which include email ones)...
Partially for this reason - I assume that you have Outlook open? If so Dropbox cannot sync it. Outlook puts a lock on the PST files so that only it can access them, however Dropbox also needs the same.
You are also looking at a very high risk of data corruption if you open the PST on another device before its fully sync'd up to date on all connected devices.
Instead use the correct email protocol and you wont need to sync files between machines. Use an IMAP or exchange email server and all will sync magically across all email connected devices without the need for Dropbox.
Partially for this reason - I assume that you have Outlook open? If so Dropbox cannot sync it. Outlook puts a lock on the PST files so that only it can access them, however Dropbox also needs the same.
You are also looking at a very high risk of data corruption if you open the PST on another device before its fully sync'd up to date on all connected devices.
Instead use the correct email protocol and you wont need to sync files between machines. Use an IMAP or exchange email server and all will sync magically across all email connected devices without the need for Dropbox.
Thank you. I understand. I was trying to sync other Outlook components such as tasks and calendar.
That said, is there a way to signal Dropbox not to try to sync the PST file without removing the file from the Dropbox folder?
Thank you.
- MarkThere isnt erikmoore I'm afraid.
Do you have an answer to my question or this is a joke?
- MarkNo..... ?
That was the answer to your question.
There is no way to have the file within the Dropbox folder and not have it sync.
What you are trying to achieve is very likely to result in data loss. Hence my initial post saying 'dont do it'.
