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Stuck "Indexing..." on macOS 14.5. I've tried everything.
Even before an upgrade, I was stuck on either syncing or indexing endlessly. Currently my comp is just endlessly "indexing..." at the bottom of the app menu. I've uninstalled and reinstalled many tim...
I am stuck at "Indexing..." as Sync Status.
My Dropbox version is
A search here shows this is a chronic, repeated problem for years, yet still no sold solution. Hoping you can provide me a fix that won't force me to remove everything and start over.
MacOS: 14.6.1 (23G93)
Dropbox Version: v207.3.5611.
Dropbox location: Macintosh HD/Users/Peters/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox
Dropbox Plan: 2 TB (46% used)
Permissions & Hardlinks: Reset
SDD Space Available: 197 GB
I have tried every solution found in this forum:
• Turning off Sync and Backup to just let the indexer run. (2 days, no joy)
• Resetting hardlinks and permissions (No joy)
• Upgrading MacOS to 14.6.1 (23G93)
• Logging out of my account in the Preferences panel and logging in again.
I always get just stuck in "Indexing" with no file totals showing. Is there any way to fix this?
