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Gussj
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Dropbox stopped syncing since May on MacBook pro running ver 12.6.7-unable to syc anymore

Hi,   I just noticed Dropbox hasn't been syncing since may. It is syncing on my other computer and iPhone but not on my MacBook Pro running Monterey 12.6.7      I uninstalled, re installe...
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    2 years ago

    Amazing news Gussj! 

     

    If you need anything else, we'll be one post away! 

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Walter
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Hey vjt418, thanks for joining the discussion here.

 

I just wanted to mention that since you cannot update your computer's operating system, all your files will still be available through other compatible computers with supported operating systems, through supported mobile devices, and on the Dropbox website.

 

However, since June 27th, 2023, devices running macOS 10.12 or older are no longer able to log in and access content through the Dropbox desktop app.

 

I hope this clears things up! 

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mjacobs
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I have the same problem.  I am running Mac OS Monterey 12.6.8.  I deleted the old app and id an advanced reinstall and am still getting the "Couldn't start Dropbox" message.  Can you help?

 

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

      I am running MacOS 12.6.8. Monterey and it is as up to date as it can be.  I tried removing the old Dropbox and then did the advanced reinstall.  No joy.

       

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        2 years ago

        Hi mjacobs, I'm afraid that since the device doesn't meet the necessary requirements to run the desktop app, we won't be able to help much with this. 

         

        That said, you can have a look here for more information on what you can do in such cases, if you like. 

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