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Moving Dropbox folder from ~/Library/CloudStorage
What is the reason for not allowing me to specify where I want to save my Dropbox files in Ventura? I don't have enough space in my system drive to keep a copy of my Dropbox files. And yes, I need ...
Hello goodnight.
I'm using the Ventura version, and I also had the same problem, analyzing my Logs, and observing the Forum messages, I performed a battery of tests.
1. Reinstall via homebrew (same error)
2. Manual reinstall (same error)Then I went to other levels of execution, when running as Root, it worked at first.
Puff, it dawned on me, permission was the problem.
I reset the permissions. (same error) lol 😞
I decided to run the binaries via terminal.
"cd /Applications/Dropbox.app/Contents/MacOS"
Then "./Dropbox"
However, I still got error.
Realizing that it had worked as root, and there were indications of permissions.
I decided to delete the root folders.
"/Users/elizeu/.dropbox"
"/Users/elizeu/Dropbox"IT WORKED.!!!!
Running as RootRunning as a regular user, after excluding local folders.synchronizingHe follows:
Hello goodnight.
I'm using the Ventura version, and I also had the same problem, analyzing my Logs, and observing the Forum messages, I performed a battery of tests.
1. Reinstall via homebrew (same error)
2. Manual reinstall (same error)
Then I went to other levels of execution, when running as Root, it worked at first.
Puff, it dawned on me, permission was the problem.
I reset the permissions. (same error) lol 😞
I decided to run the binaries via terminal.
"cd /Applications/Dropbox.app/Contents/MacOS"
Then "./Dropbox"
However, I still got error.
Realizing that it had worked as root, and there were indications of permissions.
I decided to delete the root folders.
"/Users/elizeu/.dropbox"
"/Users/elizeu/Dropbox"
IT WORKED.!!!!
Running as RootRunning as a regular user, after excluding local folders.synchronizingHe follows:
I gave it a try but I am still getting the same error!
The only difference this time was that I was asked to grant Dropbox accessibility permissions.
Just to be clear, ~/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox is a symlink to some other location.
What did you reset permissions to? And where?
Hello, I advise you to define the Symbolic Link after the correct installation and startup of Dropbox.
I also had the same issue and message from accessibility permissions.
As I said, to reset the permissions, I had to delete the folders:
/Users/yourusername/.dropbox
/Users/yourusername/DropboxTake this test and answer here.
Got it to work!
Can you give step by step instructions for those of us who are not experts. Thanks! I understand the concept but have no idea how to enact it.
Hello.
I can help yes.1. Access Finder (File Explorer).
2. Press the following keys (CMD + Shift + G) "Go to folder"
3. In the next pop-up type /Users/~ and access your user's folder.
4. While in your user's folder, press the following keys (CMD + Shift + . ) "At the end, the dot key" will show the hidden folders.
5. Select the .dropbox and Dropbox folders, delete with the following keys (CMD + Alt + Delete).
6. Reinstall Dropbox. 😄Follow print's for better understanding.
Note: The Dropbox folder is just a shortcut to "/Users/elizeu/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox"
Caminho absoluto das pastas de configuraçãoReal caminho da pasta Dropbox
Thank you for your insight and help. But that's what I was trying to avoid was the reinstall — as it takes days to resync up. Might as well move to Google Drive. Take it easy.
This worked for me after months of nothing working. Thank you so much!
