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Kiw21's avatar
Kiw21
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Desktop app stuck on "starting"

My DB app is stuck on starting and never gets out of that loop so nothing is synched. I've been using this device for years and everything was fine until recently, but I don't recall changing any set...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Have you tried rebooting your computer and router or using another network Kiw21?

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Kiw21
Explorer | Level 3

Thanks for your quick reply! It's Mac Ventura 13.3.1 (a)

Walter's avatar
Walter
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
2 years ago

Did you check for any security programs like the ones I mentioned too Kiw21?

 

Could you maybe send us a screenshot of the app's exact status as shown in your menu bar at the moment? 

  • Kiw21's avatar
    Kiw21
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

     Can you see this? 

  • Kiw21's avatar
    Kiw21
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Oh, and it does't seem to be related to antivirus or vpn software either...

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      2 years ago

      Have you tried rebooting your computer and router or using another network Kiw21?

      • Kiw21's avatar
        Kiw21
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        OMG rebooting the computer did the trick. So sorry, I should have tried that much earlier.... Thanks for your help!

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