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bsmcs
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Can I avoid Dropbox for macOS on File Provider on my new computer?

I have dropbox v189.4.8427 on my Imac (catalina OS).  If I get a new Imac (M3 chip) can I still use my current version of dropbox?  I'd rather not update to the newest version of dropbox (Dropbox for macOS on File Provider) as there seem to be issues with it.  

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    12 months ago
    bsmcs wrote:

    From your description then, am I correct that I would not be able to use an older (my current) version of dropbox?  

    Even if you install an older version, it would likely auto-update to the newer version if your system supports it.

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    12 months ago

    Hi bsmcs! Thanks for posting your question here. 

     

    If your new device is using an OS version of macOS 12.5 and later, it’s quite possible that the Dropbox for macOS on File Provider update will be installed indeed.

     

    You can also see more details here. 

     

    I'll be here, if you need something else though.

    • bsmcs's avatar
      bsmcs
      Explorer | Level 3
      12 months ago

      Thank you for the quick reply.  Yes, new device will be an Imac with M3 chip (Sonoma OS).   From your description then, am I correct that I would not be able to use an older (my current) version of dropbox?  

      • Rich's avatar
        Rich
        Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
        12 months ago
        bsmcs wrote:

        From your description then, am I correct that I would not be able to use an older (my current) version of dropbox?  

        Even if you install an older version, it would likely auto-update to the newer version if your system supports it.

  • steve626's avatar
    steve626
    Explorer | Level 3
    12 months ago

    If you don't want to use the latest version of Dropbox, I think your only option with the new computer is to use Dropbox only through the web interface.

    • bsmcs's avatar
      bsmcs
      Explorer | Level 3
      12 months ago

      Thanks for the suggestion about the web.

      • ZarzaurAdmin's avatar
        ZarzaurAdmin
        Explorer | Level 3
        12 months ago

        Unless you have not-Apple devices you also need to connect and share your files with, I might recommend just moving to iCloud Drive. They offer storage capacities up to 12TB now.

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