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Updating #### files , 5000+ files
I bought 2TB dropbox a few week ago. After syncing it still says Updating 5,### files. What is it doing? will it ever be done updating files? everything seems to be backed up and synced. ive set many...
I figured it out.
I had a broken iCloud Library with 5600 files/pictures but wasnt taking up any disk space. When you go into the folder you just see Xs on all the icons/previews. Comparing the size of the pictures folder in Dropbox web with the folder on my computer via Wiztree helped.
This is my entire Dropbox after I did the backup process of all my main folders. It has otherwise finished syncing. Image below.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffCould you try fixing the hardlinks and permissions by using these steps?
Thanks for the idea Jay but no luck.
I pause a few different times, do both commands (or just 1 and unpause), and still happens.
- Walter
Hey Ryan T.6, sorry to jump in, but have you rebooted your computer since you first noticed this?
I figured it out.
I had a broken iCloud Library with 5600 files/pictures but wasnt taking up any disk space. When you go into the folder you just see Xs on all the icons/previews. Comparing the size of the pictures folder in Dropbox web with the folder on my computer via Wiztree helped.
