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TomFuller
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago

Dropbox for Windows 11 Virtual Machine (Parallels) on Macbook M1 (Apple silicon) -- can't install

I'm trying to use Dropbox in a "Windows 11 Pro" virtual machine (under Parallels) on Macbook M1 (Apple silicon). When I attempt to install, I get an error message "Couldn't start Dropbox. Your device...
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  • TomFuller's avatar
    TomFuller
    2 years ago

    Thanks to both you and Hannah. I think I may have found a work-around while searching the developer forum. I'll pursue that for now.

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timpalpant
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Hi Everybody,

 

We’re happy to share that the latest builds of Dropbox support Windows-on-ARM, and they can be installed in Parallels Virtual Machines running on Apple Silicon. You can download the latest build here. 
 
As always, we welcome your feedback and we are here to answer any questions. Thanks for being part of the community!
TomFuller's avatar
TomFuller
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago

Is this for all Windows 11 on ARM Parallels, or only those running in S-mode?

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    timpalpant
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    2 years ago

    This is for all Windows 11 on ARM Parallels, and does not require S-mode. Thanks for clarifying!

    • TomFuller's avatar
      TomFuller
      Helpful | Level 7
      2 years ago

      Thanks to *you* for clarifying, and to the Dropbox team for fully supporting Windows 11 on ARM.

    • newmanaudio's avatar
      newmanaudio
      Helpful | Level 5
      2 years ago

      That is GREAT news!!

      I'll be returning to Dropbox, once the year of Sync usage that I've already paid for is close to running out!

       

      THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

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