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Noizy
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Problems with the sync symbol
I've had a problem with DropBox for a while now. Until recently, however, I didn't need it myself, so the problem didn't bother me.
I use my partner's DropBox on my PC. On his devices, a sync icon ...
- 3 years ago
Hi Noizy, since you are on Windows, please note that Windows has a limit of 15 overlay icons that Windows Explorer can load, and the operating system reserves 4 for its own use.
That could be the culprit there. Can you have a look into this thread, and what my colleague suggested there, and let me know if this resolves things?
Noizy
Explorer | Level 3
Thanks
The Dropbox App is running as it should.
Actually, the files in the folders have a synchro symbol but the folders still haven't
I reboot my device a few time since the weekend because it's new and I have do many updates
Megan
3 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi Noizy, since you are on Windows, please note that Windows has a limit of 15 overlay icons that Windows Explorer can load, and the operating system reserves 4 for its own use.
That could be the culprit there. Can you have a look into this thread, and what my colleague suggested there, and let me know if this resolves things?
- Noizy3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
all DropBox folders must be among the 15?
The way I see it, the first 10 folders are not from DropBox, followed by 5+ from DropBox- Noizy3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
- Noizy3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
at least with restart it finally works 😄 thank you for your patient! I am very glad now
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