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GFCH's avatar
GFCH
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Why do Uploads take HOURS?

Havent used Dropbox much but recently starting using it more. I tried to upload 4 JPGs and 4 short recently shot videos.   Once the process started, I received a message saying how long it would t...
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Mark's avatar
Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
2 years ago

How were you uploading them GFCH ? Did you put straight in Dropbox folder or use something like Camera Upload?

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    GFCH
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    I tried multiple ways.

     

    I initially tried just a Upload via the Website.. I let it run for a bit after seeing the timeline.

     

    I then tried a copy and paste on my PC to the DB folder.  Still showed 6+ hours.

     

    As I had no choice. I let it run and went out for the day. Returned home 4 hours late and it had only uploaded  4 (of 4) photos and 1 video of 4!

     

    First time I've done this. It a joke.

     

    I couldn't figure out why everything else was so slow. I now know its because DB uses just about every bit of resource I have for syncing.

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