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Rob M1's avatar
Rob M1
Explorer | Level 3
6 months ago

Disable syncing status column on Windows Explorer

I have tried to disable Status column in Windows Explorer, however, it keeps coming back.  Can you tell me how to permanently stop showing this column?
Desktop
GUI
Sync
Windows
Walter's avatar
Walter
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
6 months ago

Hey Rob M1 - welcome to the Community!

 

I'm not quite sure to what you're referring to exactly. Could you please send us a screenshot so that we can make sure we're on the same page?

 

Thanks so much!

  • Rob M1's avatar
    Rob M1
    Explorer | Level 3
    6 months ago

    See below for the Status Column that I am are trying to remove.

     

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      6 months ago

      Thanks for the screenshot Rob M1 - much appreciated. 

       

      These columns are handled by your computer's OS and not Dropbox. Could you let us know why you'd like to disable the syncing status column on your computer? 

      • Rob M1's avatar
        Rob M1
        Explorer | Level 3
        6 months ago

        It is in the way.  Can we show the syncing a different way through our OS (windows 11)?

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