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TrudyD1474
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago
Solved

Dropbox Icon not working. Doesn't show preferences or any other topics

Recently I wanted to modify the files I'm syncing to my hard drive.  I have a laptop with Windows 11.  I've been adjusting my display because I have vision difficulties.  I've taken the display back ...
desktop
GUI
Setting up the apps
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    3 years ago

    Hi TrudyD1474, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    It's possible that putting the display at a specific resolution or zoom could result in the Dropbox desktop application not appearing as it would normally.

     

    Could you try using Ctrl+Click on the Dropbox icon in the system tray itself? This will get you to the preferences for the app.

     

    Keep me updated with any progress!

TrudyD1474's avatar
TrudyD1474
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
That worked. Thank you very much.

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