But like all apps and software, it throws occasional errors and issues.
One common error that quite a few users face is Dropbox not connecting or syncing on Windows 10 computers.
I hope you have checked for these errors before going ahead with the guide below.
Select Apply repairs automatically here and then punch Next to follow on-screen instructions after that.
If the system detects any errors, it will recommend steps to fix the same.
You will need to kill the file before it can sync properly.
Wait a few moments and then repeat the same steps to choose Resume syncing.
That can help jumpstart the sync process and also solve Dropbox not connecting problem for you.
Shared Folder Revoked
One of the key features of cloud storage is the ability toshare files and folderswith others.
That allows others to access, view, and edit files while on the move.
If someone shared a folder or a file with you, it would be visible in your primary folder.
Is sync working for other files and folders?
Can you sync new files?
Is the shared file/folder still visible?
If it works, the folder might be corrupt.
I suggest moving everything from that folder to a new one.
Dropbox will automaticallyappend the namewith the words Whitespace Conflict.
But that might not always happen, and you may remain oblivious to the error.
Maybe thats why the folder or files inside that folder are not syncing?
Right-hit the Dropbox icon in the System Tray again and select Preferences under the profile pic.
tap on the Selective Sync button under the Sync tab.
Once done, select Update and then Apply to save changes.
Sign out and Back in
There is no sign out option in the Dropbox app on Windows 10.
Instead, you will unlink your Dropbox account and then re-link it.
Right-pick the Dropbox icon in System Tray and select Preferences again.
Click Unlink This Dropbox button under the Account tab.
You will then reboot your system once and then go back and add your account.
It may take some time before everything syncs, so be patient.
Check again if Dropbox still not connecting or syncing.
Restart Dropbox Process
Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to fire up the Task Manager and search for Dropbox under the Processes tab.
Right-punch all instances of Dropbox here and select End task.
Antivirus and Firewall
Check whichever antivirus that you are using to check that that Dropbox has not been blocked.
There should be a way to whitelist installed Windows 10 apps somewhere in there.
Uninstall, Advanced Reinstall
Uninstalling Dropbox wont delete your files anywhere.
Neither in the cloud nor on your machine, so dont worry.
Search for and open Control Panel from the Start menu.
Search for and select Uninstall a program in the search bar.
Find Dropbox here and right-click to grab the Uninstall option here.
Download the latest stable version of Dropbox from the link below and install it.
You will need to sign in and set it up before sync begins again.
There are others like it that you’re able to try.
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