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Jeff A.11
3 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Dropbox app stuck syncing after Mac update
After following the process to enable the "new" dropbox, files (709.4 MB) seem to have been moved as expected to ~/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox. However, after updating one of the files...Dropbox con...
ginodimeo
Helpful | Level 7
That's really kind of you. So I've been tinkering and it seems that there were some issues with certain file types associated with legacy fonts that Dropbox took exception to while syncing, weirdly causing it (and my internet connection) to grind to a near halt. I deleted those files and it seemed to work okay. I'll see how I get now, but if it's still a grind I'll take you up on your offer. Thanks very much!
Jeff A.11
2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
That is an excellent observation, and may very well be the root of this syncing issue. My files were Quicken data files...so perhaps the way Dropbox handles certain file types does not play well with the new "secure" Dropbox folder location. Although both Google Drive and Microsoft's One Drive now use that local storage location as well with no issues.
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