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jalayo
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5 months ago

There's no option to share a link via the Dropbox desktop app on Windows 11

It appears that MS has updated something and my option to share dropbox link in the file explorer is no longer available. Does anyone know a work around or if there is a setting that needs to be re-d...
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Nancy's avatar
Nancy
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Hey jalayo , welcome to the Community!

 

Is the option to create a shared link the only one that’s missing from the context menu of your desktop app? Do you see any other options, when right clicking on your Dropbox files?

 

In the meantime, you can try to do this via the website instead.

 

If you look at your system tray (close to your clock settings), are you seeing the small Dropbox icon? If yes, I’d like to know the syncing status and app version it reports.

 

Let me know how this goes.

Jimski27's avatar
Jimski27
New member | Level 2
5 months ago

Same problem here. Running Windows 11 - Ver: 23H2. Right clicking any Dropbox folder does not bring up any Dropbox associated context in the menu. You only see the typical Windows options. Clicking "Show More Options" doesn't show anything additional. The Dropbox app is running -version v203.4.4857.  I only noticed this today when trying to share a folder. Not sure how long it's been this way. Yes, I know I can do it from dropbox.com, but not nearly as convenient. I suppose Microsoft is trying to force people to use OneDrive (which leaves a lot to be desired). Help!

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    5 months ago

    Thanks for all the details you’ve shared, Jimski27! Appreciate it. 

     

    Did you notice this after any kind of update?

     

    Have you tried reinstalling the Dropbox app? If not, give that a go and let me know if the options are still missing.

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