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dnemes
2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
No context menu on windows 10. Selective sync also doesn't work.
Hey All, Originally I had the issue, that my dropbox doesn't sync properly to one of my machines: a Windows 10 PC. It looks as if one of my folders is selectively synced (90% of its contents are...
dnemes
2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
The registry order seems fine, in the sense that the Dropbox items are among the first 15.
So that approach won't work, probably.
- dnemes2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
The overaly icons are still missing as well.
- dnemes2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
The renaming of the folders worked however. It is now syncing the missing folders to my Windows 10 machine.
- dnemes2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
No, there were no OS updates recently.
- dnemes2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
I've found a new development in the meantime: It looks like I get Dropbox commands in the context menu, most locations in Windows Explorer. But not when I navigate into the actual Dropbox location. Curiouser and curiouser.
- dnemes2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
It is a personal machine. I did use remote login (with the default Windows Remote Desktop app), but not anymore. I still have the app I used for VPN (Cisco AnyConnect) installed, but it is not running. I use tailscale on occasion, and it is usually running in the background. But none of those have their own icons to my best knowledge.
- Hannah2 months agoDropbox Staff
Hey dnemes, thanks for keeping us updated on this.
Can you hover over the Dropbox icon in your system tray and let us know the exact sync status and version of the Dropbox app?
- dnemes2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
- Hannah2 months agoDropbox Staff
Thanks, dnemes.
Can you also follow these steps, to see if they help?
- Verify that the Windows UAC levels are set to default levels. This can be changed in your Security settings in the control panel.
- Uninstall the Dropbox app (No need to remove the Dropbox folder or any files).
- Download the newest version of the app.
- Once you have downloaded the install file, double-click on the file to run the installer. Please do NOT launch the installer by right-clicking on the file and selecting "Run as admin" as this will lead to incorrect install permissions.
- During the installation process, you may be prompted for the Admin username and password of your computer (not Dropbox).
- Finally, when prompted, enter the email address of your Dropbox account and if needed, check the advanced preferences to apply any Selective Sync settings.
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