

If your computer has a file system that doesn’t support extended attributes, Dropbox can’t sync your files. You can also follow these steps to use Dropbox with an external drive.ĥ) Your device doesn’t support extended attributes.Move your Dropbox folder back to a physically connected drive.If you get an error like, “Permissions have been denied,” or “Your file has been rejected by the server,” contact support for help.Ĥ) The Dropbox folder is installed on a NAS deviceĭropbox doesn't work with network share file systems, so it doesn’t work on NAS devices. Dropbox also can’t sync folders that are flagged for copyright violations, DMCA violations, or malware.
DROPBOX SYNC HOW TO
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DROPBOX SYNC UPDATE
What causes Dropbox to use high CPU?ĭropbox uses several processes to store, sync and update your files. You can free up memory on your computer with selective sync. Note: Dropbox performance in File Explorer (Windows) and Finder (Mac) starts to decrease at around 300,000 synced files. The more files you have in your Dropbox folder, the more memory Dropbox needs to keep track of them. What causes Dropbox to use lots of memory (RAM)? Sometimes, Dropbox uses more memory (RAM) or CPU than you expect.
