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Dropbox folder automatically opens on startup
Dear Dropbox Community,
Over the last weeks, I have noted a strange pattern with Dropbox (Version 82.4.155; Windows 10): On every Windows startup, my Dropbox folder opens automatically in the Windo...
Thanks for checking all that for me, anonymous!
Hmm. :thinking: Could you also try unchecking both of the boxes and see what happens then?
If the behavior doesn't get resolved, try reinstalling the latest version of the desktop app (83.4.152) - maybe that will do the trick.
To do this:
- Make sure you've saved and quit all apps that access files in the Dropbox folder.
- Stop the desktop app (if needed) by selecting "Quit Dropbox".
- Uninstall the desktop app.
- When that finishes, reboot your computer to make sure the uninstall is complete.
- Download and install the newest version from this link.
If that comes to a dead end, don't hesitate to let me know the result and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.
Mahikhan, I just wanted to check if you're also experiencing the same behavior too?
Let me know!
Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHello anonymous,
Welcome to the Dropbox Community - I' be more than happy to help.
You should be able to select an option in your desktop app's settings so that Dropbox doesn't start upon startup:
- Click on the Dropbox icon on your menu bar.
- Go to your avatar.
- Selecting Preferences.. from the drop-down menu.
- In the General tab, there should be an option to Start Dropbox on system startup. Ensure that the option is not checked.
Let me know if this helps!
Dear Lusil ,
thank you very much for your quick reply!
Allow me to clarify: I do want Dropbox to start upon system startup. However, I do not want Dropbox to automatically open the Dropbox folder in the Windows explorer upon startup. Therefore, unfortunately, unchecking "Start Dropbox on system startup " does not solve the issue at hand. From my understanding Dropbox usually should not launch the Explorer upon startup - or am I missing something here?
Best wishes, again many thanks for your reply,
H
- Lusil
Thanks for getting back to me, anonymous!
If you find that the desktop app is popping up every time you start your computer, could you please have a look if you have both the Start Dropbox on system startup and Open the desktop app when you start Dropbox options checked?
Let me know what you find!
Dear @Lusil,
thank you for your quick reply - and apologies for my delayed response.
I do have the option "Start Dropbox on system startup" activated (because I want Dropbox to sync my files in the background once I sign on).
I usually do not have the option "Open the desktop app when you start Dropbox" activated (because I want Dropbox to sync my files in the background once I sign on). Following up on your comment, I have switched this option on. It results in my system first opening the Windows Explorer with the Dropbox Folder and then the Dropbox App opening as well.
Finally, I also have tried both options (Open Folder in [1] Dropbox App and [2] Explorer). They both result in the Windows Explorer opening up automatically when I start the computer (i.e., they both produce the problem I described initially, irrespective for whether I have "Open the desktop app when you start Dropbox" activated or not-activated).
Best wishes
Hendrik
