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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Still doesn't work for me. After numerous contacts with the support team (I've tried all their suggestions; all my software up-to-date on a new mac), I'm giving up. I don't have time to waste trying ...
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
So 15.1 is out of beta. Just installed it this morning, and surprise surprise, Dropbox app still doesn't work. You'd think this would be a priority for them.
5 months ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Sorry to say, Dropbox can't fix it. Support says the solution is to install the beta version of OS 15.1. Maybe they're right, maybe not, but I won't play this game. Beta versions are notoriously unst...
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Well, it's comforting to know others have the same problems. BTW, it's been happening with me for many months. I ignored DB entirely for quite a while, but now I need it again. Hoped a new computer w...
5 months ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Hi Pedro, I followed your instructions. Even downloaded a fresh copy of the app. It still fails. JS
5 months ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Sure. It's ticket #24331088
5 months ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Different network doesn't help. I started a ticket with support. They say DB engineers are aware of the problem and will let me know if they find a solution. Apparently I'm not alone.
5 months ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
I might try that later in the day, but please note that I can successfully use the app on an old computer on this same network -- so I don't think the network/WIFI is the problem.
6 months ago Place Apps and Installations
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
At the moment, a single file would suffice, but I can't get to the point of synching. My local Dropbox folder is empty.
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Re: The Dropbox desktop app is stuck on starting on Mac OS
Hi Walter, Macbook Pro M3 Max, Sequoia OS 15.0 Macbook Pro M1, Sonoma OS 14.6.1 Dropbox.app version 209.4.3661 No antivirus active. No VPN running. I don't think it's a firewall issue. To test...
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