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Unable to fully uninstall or reinstall on Windows 11
I just set up a new Windows 11 Pro desktop (Dell). The current situation is that when I try to reinstall Dropbox, I get the error "Dropbox update installation failed with error 0x800b0003.". Details: I used EaseUS Todo PCTrans to move several apps, including Dropbox. The Dropbox app started, but always reported that Dropbox Backup wasn't working. I tried to reinstall Dropbox, without uninstalling the app), but it failed with the error quoted above (0x800b0003). Uninstalling results in the error "Windows cannot find 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Dropbox\Client\DropboxUninstaller.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. I used the advanced instructions to delete registry keys and files in %LOCALAPPDATA%, %APPDATA%, %PROGRAMFILES%, and %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%. Dropbox 220.4.4126 is still listed under Installed apps. I'm unable to get into Safe Mode, as it reports that my PIN doesn't work (appears to be a not-uncommon problem). I would greatly appreciate help getting Dropbox reinstalled. Thanks, Mike
Can't seem to be able to uninstall Dropbox
I'm having problems with Dropbox on my PC running Windows 10. I need to uninstall and reinstall but nothing I try allows me to uninstall Dropbox. I tried the traditional ways and got the 'uninstallation failed' prompt every time. I also went into the Program folder and tried the Dropbox Uninstaller app there. Didn't work. What else might I try?
I want to delete dbkextd, but I'm unable to uninstall Dropbox from my macOS 15.3.1.
Tried to follow steps to uninstall DroBox from my MacBook Pro 16 running iOS 15.3.1. Received notification that DroBox is still running and can't be unistalled? How do I resolve this? I am following these steps to uninstall the Dropbox desktop app completely (https://help.dropbox.com/installs/uninstall-dropbox) and then continue with the advanced reinstallation steps (https://help.dropbox.com/installs/advanced-reinstall). Thanks
If I delete the Dropbox app from my Mac, will my files be deleted from the website as well?
I have to delete the app from my Mac to free up space, and will be using the online version from now on. once I delete the app, will my files be deleted from the online version as well? I used Dropbox Backup yesterday. I just need to know that my files on the web version will be safe once I uninstall the app.
My macOS system data is now 890GB after uninstalling Dropbox from my computer.
iMac 5K 27", 2020. macOS Sequoia 15.3. Was using Dropbox for File Providers, latest build I uninstalled Dropbox from this device yesterday. Deleted the dropbox folder The "system data" section of my macOS Settings panel for Storage is now in the 890 GB neighborhood. It's never this high. I've run a few other tools to get a feel for extraneous libraries, apps, caches, etc. but I can find no trace of what would be causing System Data to be almost half of the 2 TB capacity of the drive. It wasn't this high before I removed Dropbox, either. So I'm wondering if maybe I didn't correctly delete the files that were saved locally (few were online-only). 800GB is somewhere in the ballpark of how much Dropbox content I had stored locally. Is there a trick to getting rid of the File Provider version of Dropbox and all local copies of the files? It was significantly easier before the File Provider restrictions.
The Dropbox desktop application will no longer be supported for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 on October 22nd
Congratulations Dropbox! You've just put the nail in the coffin of all W7 users who prefer not to be spied on and constantly used for data scraping! Well done. If the constant scaremonger nagging about running out of space, the constant begging to upgrade, the incessant app updating demands, the constant USB device interrogation upon connection wasn't enough of an incentive to finally ditch Dropbox for good, then the cutting off of users of a still perfectly good and functional, non-spyware infested OS will be the last straw. Thank you Dropbox for giving me the incentive to go to your competitors instead and get out of your ever more bloated crapware ecosystem. Sometimes, people need a little push to get away from what's comfortable and familiar, even though they suspect just how bad that relationship is for them. I thank you Dropbox for giving me this little push. Goodbye.
Install Error 1073741795 on 2 different computers.
Hello, To Computers in an Office were suddenly not opening Dropbox. They are both on Windows 11. There is a 3rd PC in the Office that is the same as 1 of the problem ones, and its working fine. I tried to uninstall the apps from them, but both said "Uninstall Failed". I ended up having to manually wipe and use a Program to find and force full removal to start fresh. I did a DISM and SFC, then a CHKDSK. I proceeded to reinstall, and both get an error code unknown error (Error: -1073741795). I tried to use download and user the Full Installer Version. Nothing. To help with any conflicts, I did a clean boot. Nothing. I can seem to install anymore. They are AIO PC's, one is a Lenovo, the other a HP. As mentioned, there is a 3rd PC that is the same HP Model, and Dropbox works fine. I can't seem to find straight answers on how to resolve this, I am supporting someone else, so don't know how that will go since I have to pay for a subscription to get live support. Don't know how to proceed, so I hope a community member knows exactly whats up and how to resolve this.