If you see files downloaded from Dropbox to your computer that were previously online-only, and you didn’t open or change the files, another application on your computer might be causing the issue. Some applications need to look at your files to work, and that makes Dropbox download the files.
Google Drive and Dropbox are two of the best cloud storage services, but which one is best? That means it needs to re-upload or download entire files to sync them. Dropbox for the iPhone/iPad is a real boon for a lot of users who rely on Dropbox. Instant access to files – even to the point of getting offline access – is something every Dropbox user needs. For all its features, Dropbox does make a few things a little complex.
Some examples of applications that do this are:
- Applications that back up your files
- Antivirus applications
- Third-party applications that store files in your Dropbox folder
- Applications that automatically create a list of your recently used files (these can send a request to the file in Dropbox, similar to the request that gets sent when you open a file)
If you see this happening, you can make the file online-only again. To make a file online-only:
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- Right-click the file.
- Hover over Smart Sync.
- Select Online Only.
You can also determine which application is causing the issue, then disable the application or adjust its settings. To do this, quit the applications running on your computer one by one. When you see the issue resolved, the last application you quit is likely the cause of the issue.
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Note: Keep in mind Dropbox can't control the other applications on your computer. When you determine which application was causing the problem, you may have to disable it, or change its settings if possible, to prevent the issue.
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Learn more about resolving issues with Smart Sync.