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When are files actually synced in the desktop app on Windows?
As the attached screenshot shows, when I look in the Dropbox manager in the Windows taskbar it simultaneously tells me that “Your files are up to date” while also listing all the files still “Waiting...
Hi Jay,
I think the problem was a specific folder. I'm not sure, if it is somehow related to this folder having files in it which are commonly "open" within an application I use. The problem resolved itself after I rebooted my PC.
Cheers
Steven
Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi from me as well, Tim. You mentioned in your first post that this is happening for files that are being uploaded from your camera, correct? So, is it safe to assume you’re using camera uploads on your desktop app to automatically upload these files?
If yes, I’d like you to open the “Camera Uploads” folder on your computer and see if all of your files have a green checkmark next to them or a blue syncing icon instead (you can also check this Help Center article for the full list of syncing icons). If you see a green checkmark next to everything, you should be good.
No, I am just using File Explorer to move them. I connect the camera to the computer with a USB-C cable, CTRL-A to select all, and then click-and-drag.
What you seem to be telling me is that your taskbar manager is just for show and not a real indicator of what is happening in Dropbox and if I want to know anything about the status of my files I have to look in File Manager. Is that correct?
- Megan
Hey @TimB2!
After looking through our system, it looks like you have an escalated ticket with our Specialized team at the moment.
They are working on getting to the bottom of this as soon as possible, and figure out why this might be happening on your end.
We appreciate your patience while they're trying to rectify this issue.
