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LN108's avatar
LN108
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Multiple Instances of dropbox.exe in Task Manager

I noticed today in my Windows 10 Task Manager that I have multiple instances of dropbox.exe running. See screenshots in link below. I'm running version 167.4.4719 and the icon bubble says "up to date."

 

Question: Should I be concerned?

 

Process view: https://www.screencast.com/t/Pq7k2cPS 

 

Here's the Details view: https://www.screencast.com/t/Uo8ZKNR4Vf

 

Thanks!

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    2 years ago
    LN108 wrote:

    I noticed today in my Windows 10 Task Manager that I have multiple instances of dropbox.exe running.

    That's completely normal.

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    2 years ago
    LN108 wrote:

    I noticed today in my Windows 10 Task Manager that I have multiple instances of dropbox.exe running.

    That's completely normal.

    • LN108's avatar
      LN108
      Helpful | Level 6
      2 years ago

      Thanks, Rich.  I appreciate your helpful response.

  • nadeem5786's avatar
    nadeem5786
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    What I do is I use End Task option as I don't need Dropbox running in the background. Next time when I start my computer it will run again and if I am updating any document then I'll let it run otherwise use end task option again... 

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