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Eddy Q.
6 years agoExplorer | Level 3
How do I stop the desktop app?
I want to close Dropbox. Just stopping the sync does not solve my problem. And I don't want to uninstall it. Do I have to close it via End Task in Task Manager?
- 6 years agoHey there, Eddy Q..
- Click on the Dropbox icon that’s next to your desktop’s clock.
- Click on the gear icon.
- Select Quit/Exit Dropbox.
Please note though that if the desktop app isn’t running, your files and folders in your Dropbox folder won’t sync and any changes you apply to content from the website and any other connected device will not be reflected on your computer, and vice versa.If I’ve misunderstood your query, please let me know. Thanks! - 6 years ago
Hi Eddy,
You could try to disable Dropbox when Windows starts.
You can do it:
- In preferences of the program in the icon which is near to the clock
- Disabling the start in the Windows start options:
- From the Task Manager in Windows 10
- From Windows+R (Run) / msconfig
Regards
Eddy Q.
Explorer | Level 3
Thanks, I expect that syncing will stop. BTW the reason I want to close Dropbox is because it eats so much computer time that I can't get anything done. If there is a solution for that then please let me know.
javimidnight
6 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Hi Eddy,
You could try to disable Dropbox when Windows starts.
You can do it:
- In preferences of the program in the icon which is near to the clock
- Disabling the start in the Windows start options:
- From the Task Manager in Windows 10
- From Windows+R (Run) / msconfig
Regards
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