I am running DropBox desktop v 61.4.95 on Windows 10. If I left or right click the system tray Dropbox icon, I don't get any menu pop up. This means I have no way of accessing my preferences, including Sync settings.It works fine on a different Windows 10 PC that I have and it used to work on this PC but I don't know exactly when it stopped working.

Try a CTRL-left click to access the legacy menu.

Can't access system tray preferences menu Windows 10

Jane
Dropbox Staff
7 years ago
Hey there ( RunBear ), if it’s not too much trouble, would you mind sharing a screenshot (omitting personal info) of how this appears on your end, in order to have a better idea of what this looks like?

Initially I’m wondering if that’s merely a visual issue loading elements correctly. Can you let me know whether you can load all other overlay icons as expected on your device :arrows_counterclockwise:/ :white_check_mark:? Have you tried rebooting by any chance?

In similar cases, when we suspect that something isn’t working correctly, we usually advise attempting a re-installation. If you’d like to follow my advice, you can have a look at the steps below:

Spoiler

Stop Dropbox (If needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the :gear: icon in the Notifications panel and select "Quit Dropbox". (Note: If you still have an issue loading the client window after rebooting, please do let me know here.)

Uninstall Dropbox: [Note: If Dropbox was installed by a Windows administrator in Program Files, you will need admin permissions to remove the application.]> Click on the Start button on the bottom left of your screen, and select "Control Panel" (Windows 7), or type Control Panel at the Start screen or start menu, and click on it (Windows 10, 8 ).> Click "Uninstall a Program". >Select Dropbox from the list of programs and click "Uninstall".

When the uninstall finishes, reboot your computer. This will make sure the uninstall is complete.

At that point, I’d suggest disabling any Security/Antivirus programs & give our offline installer a try: https://www.dropbox.com/downloading?plat=win&type=full (Windows)

Please keep me updated here on your findings or results whenever you have some spare time & I’ll do my best to follow-up with you. Thanks in advance for taking the time to try my suggestions & I’m wishing you a relaxed Friday ahead!
- RunBear
  Helpful | Level 5
  7 years ago
  Hi Jane
  See screenshot above. Yes, the icon changes depending on what Dropbox is doing. I have rebooted and tried reinstalling.
  I notice that, when I click the dropbox icon, an hourglass appears very briefly (0.25 secs) and then disappears, but nothing else happens.
  
  Steve
  - Rich
    Super User II
    7 years ago
    Try a CTRL-left click to access the legacy menu.
- Bob38
  Explorer | Level 4
  6 years ago
  Thanks for the SPOILER tip. Using PC Win10 couldn't get Personal and Business Dropbox to both show (LINK) in File Explorer. "Gear" option for account preferences not available (at least to me...) . Uninstalled Dropbox from PC, rebooted PC, reinstalled Dropbox. At conclusion of the install, sign into Business and it asked to link Personal. Then all was good and File Explorer shows WORK Dropbox and Dropbox (Personal). Thanks for the SPOILER suggestion.
  
  Bob
  - Jane
    Dropbox Staff
    6 years ago
    Pleased to hear this did the trick for you Bob (Bob38) & thanks a lot for sharing the news; we’re always here for more Dropbox tips & tricks, so feel free to post us at any time in the future & it’ll be a pleasure to work with you again. Take care until then!
michaelytt
Explorer | Level 3
6 years ago
Can't access system tray preferences menu Windows 10. The suggestions here do not work. I have downloaded the app 10 times.
- Jane
  Dropbox Staff
  6 years ago
  Hey michaelytt, sorry to hear that my recommendation hasn’t fixed the issue you’re facing & I appreciate the time you devoted to try my suggestions. As it seems that you’ve already tried working on that on your end (& just so as to expedite resolution), let me have a closer look to your account specifics on my tools. To get going with that, I’ve sent you a brief message on the email address connected to your Community profile.
  
  Whenever you have some spare time, please have a look at your inbox for my message & I’ll make sure to promptly follow-up with you asap. Thanks again & I’ll be awaiting your next reply!
  - michaelytt
    Explorer | Level 3
    6 years ago
    Dear Jane,
    
    Thank you for your reply. Poking around I saw something that said in order to see the menu you have to have permission from the administrator. I am the administrator, so apparently I have to somehow give myself permission to see the menu.
    
    Michael