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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
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffDo you see files in Finder with a cloud icon, like in this article?
Are these files that are waiting to sync in the same folder, or different areas?
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
- Jay
Thanks for the update, and I'm glad to hear it was resolved after a reboot.
Yes, generally, if a folder or file is accessed continuously by an open app (such as a database, or a library of some sort) then it can prevent syncing since the items are technically in use.
Enjoy your weekend!
