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Mebius
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
sync icons are missing
I use Dropbox on iPhone and 2 PC's: Surface and HP all-in-one.
Synchronisation goes fine on all three however:
On the Surface all files and folders show sync icons.
On the HP no sync icons at a...
- 2 years ago
Hello from me as well, Mebius! I’m glad to hear you figured this out.
From what I know, this is the limit for the overlay icons, as well, and it can’t be increased. However, since this is something regarding the Windows OS, I’d recommend having a look with Microsoft, in case there’s a workaround or something else they can suggest.
Mebius
Explorer | Level 4
Eureka!
I just checked the registry on my Surface:
And indeed: Dropbox on top.
So this is the reason why the icons do not appear on the HP.
I can change it if I want.
Thanks for your help.
One more question: Explorer has a limit for 15 overlay icons only. Can this number (easely) be increased?
Kind regards, Mebius
Nancy
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hello from me as well, Mebius! I’m glad to hear you figured this out.
From what I know, this is the limit for the overlay icons, as well, and it can’t be increased. However, since this is something regarding the Windows OS, I’d recommend having a look with Microsoft, in case there’s a workaround or something else they can suggest.
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