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How can I stop notifications on Windows 10?
How can I stop User Account Control from demanding approval every time someone updates a Dropbox file? I'm running under Windows 10 and preferences does not seem to change anything.
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- Stop Dropbox needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the
icon in the Notifications panel and select Dropbox". - Uninstall Dropbox: If Dropbox was installed by a Windows administrator in Program Files, you will need admin permissions to remove the application.]> Click on the Start button on the bottom left of your screen, and select Panel" 7), or type Control Panel at the Start screen or start menu, and click on it 10, 8 ).> Click a Program". >Select Dropbox from the list of programs and click
- When the uninstall finishes, reboot your computer. This will make sure the uninstall is complete.
- At that point, I’d suggest disabling any Security/Antivirus programs & give our offline installer a try:
- Stop Dropbox needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the
I'm having the exact same problem with a brand new Dell laptop.
Jane
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffDear Jane, indeed the same problem as the OP. I've taken a picture, since screenshots do not work when the popup arises. It arises about every 30 minutes.
- Jane(Spoiler
- Stop Dropbox needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the icon in the Notifications panel and select Dropbox".
- Uninstall Dropbox: If Dropbox was installed by a Windows administrator in Program Files, you will need admin permissions to remove the application.]> Click on the Start button on the bottom left of your screen, and select Panel" 7), or type Control Panel at the Start screen or start menu, and click on it 10, 8 ).> Click a Program". >Select Dropbox from the list of programs and click
- When the uninstall finishes, reboot your computer. This will make sure the uninstall is complete.
- At that point, I’d suggest disabling any Security/Antivirus programs & give our offline installer a try:
- Dear Jane, this indeed helped - thanks!
- Stop Dropbox needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the
