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512kilobytes's avatar
512kilobytes
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago

Why is Dropbox for Mac using so much memory?

Why is the new version of Dropbox using so much memory on my mac?

Currently Dropbox is using 258.9 MB of memory.

I don't use Smart Sync.

I don't have more than 300,000 files synced to my mac.

I don't use the desktop app or want to use it, I use the standard Dropbox app that lives in the Menubar.

I don't use 'Selective Sync'

Dropbox version: 79.4.143
macOS High Sierra version: 10.13.4

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  • Здравко's avatar
    Здравко
    Legendary | Level 20
    6 years ago
    512kilobytes wrote:

    ...

    I don't use the desktop app or want to use it, I use the standard Dropbox app that lives in the Menubar.

    ...

    Hi 512kilobytes,

    Just one note: You use the desktop application in fact! :wink::grinning: You are talking for same thing. There is only one application.

    Hope this cast some light. :wink:

      • Здравко's avatar
        Здравко
        Legendary | Level 20
        6 years ago

        Hi 512kilobytes,

        Yes, there are different versions of Dropbox application. Generally You have to use only one instance! This same application can provide different ways to access the files in sync. :wink:
        On the question why so much memory is engaged I don't know. I'm an user like you.

        Good luck.

    • Lusil's avatar
      Lusil
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      6 years ago

      Hey there 512kilobytes,

      Indeed, as Здравко mentions, the new desktop app and the one you're referring to is one and the same.

      If you find that the desktop app is using a lot of CPU or RAM on your computer, you can check out this article - although from what I understand, you already have. Awesome work!

      In any case, I'd be more than happy to share your thoughts about the new desktop app with the dev team. 

      If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to get back to us. Thanks!

      • 512kilobytes's avatar
        512kilobytes
        Helpful | Level 6
        6 years ago

        Hi Lusil,

        I don't like the new desktop app it uses far too much memory.

        I don't want or like any of the new features the new desktop app offers.

        All I want are my files to sync in the background.

         

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