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Brenda S.11's avatar
Brenda S.11
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

Getting Dropbox back in my Finder Favorites after upgrading my Mac software

There was a Dropbox icon in my Finder Favorites that I could simply drag my files to. I upgraded my Mac software to the latest version. My Dropbox is gone from Finder Favorites and now I am not sure how to get my files into Dropbox. I just want to get Dropbox back into my Finder Favorites

  • Robert S.83's avatar
    Robert S.83
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    In the example that Robert S. shows on his You Tube video works IF you have a folder on your Mac labeled Dropbox.  His example does NOT work if the DB folder resides on the Dropbox site.  Instead, a gif file is saved that creates a spacer.

  • Robert S.'s avatar
    Robert S.
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    ... was asking a simple question...

    Correct. And, it was clear from reading the question it concerned the installation and use of the Dropbox software - the recommended way of using Dropbox, in fact.

    Condescending, no. Endeavouring to provide a clear, appropriate and helpful response to a question posed by actually reading it, yes.

  • Vicki G.'s avatar
    Vicki G.
    New member | Level 1

    Hey that answer doesn't seem to be helpful to me because the darn thing installed into Itunes. How the do I get it back into  my favourites section.

  • Robert S.'s avatar
    Robert S.
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    Hey Robert...would you like to see my movie of it NOT working??

    Sure.

    Remember, nobody here can see over your shoulder to know what you're doing.

  • Lissa F.'s avatar
    Lissa F.
    New member | Level 1

    I found the explanation here very helpful and resolved my issue in seconds. Thanks so much.

     

  • Donna I.'s avatar
    Donna I.
    New member | Level 1

    The solution worked for me. I upgraded to El Capitan a few days ago. I just fixed it using Robert's solution. First, the problem may be you are not noticing that the Dropbox icon is now at the top of the finder window to the left of the search bar after the upgrade. I personally didn't want it there. So I did a search for "Dropbox", my Dropbox folder came up and I dragged it onto the sidebar. To be sure, I closed Finder and it was still there.

  • Naomi D.1's avatar
    Naomi D.1
    New member | Level 1

    I've read the thread carefully, viewed Robert S.'s youtube video but still need help:  I have two dropbox accounts.  One shows up in the left hand finder window.  The other used to but doesn't any longer.  How do I download that account so it shows up on my computer and can therefore be dragged over to the left hand finder menu?  Right now it doesn't show up on my computer, although if I open a file through say MS Word, and do SAVE AS, I can see the account and save docs to it.  Thanks in advance.  

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