Uninstalling the Dropbox desktop app will not delete your Dropbox account or remove the Dropbox folder from your hard drive. If you’d like to uninstall the Dropbox desktop app from your computer, follow the instructions for your device below.
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How to uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on Mac
Installing and using Dropbox for Mac is as simple as downloading and installing the app. From there, your Dropbox acts like a folder on your computer—except that it resides in the cloud. Here's how to add it to your Mac.
Dropbox for Mac delivers simple storage for large files and photos, and lets you share those documents with others without any problem. When collaborating or sharing files across multiple devices. Start Dropbox app from the Applications folder or using Spotlight: Press Command + Space bar keys, then type 'dropbox' in the Spotlight search and hit return. The Desktop app will then resync your files with the logical size set to zero bytes. This may take some time to complete depending on how many files you have in your Dropbox.
To uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on a Mac computer:
- Click the Dropbox icon in the menu bar.
- Click your avatar (profile picture or initials).
- Click Quit.
- Open Finder.
- Click Applications.
- Drag Dropbox to the Trash.
If you’d also like to remove the Dropbox folder from your hard drive, drag your Dropbox folder to the Trash.
How to uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on Windows
To uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on a Windows computer:
- Click Start.
- Click Settings.
- Click Apps.
- Click Apps & features.
- Click Dropbox.
- Note: If Dropbox came preloaded on your device, you may see Get Dropbox or Dropbox “x” GB instead.
- Click Uninstall.
If you’d also like to remove the Dropbox folder from your hard drive, drag your Dropbox folder to the Recycle Bin.
How to uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on Linux
To uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on a Linux computer, copy and paste the following commands one-by-one into your terminal window, hitting Enter after each command. Some of the commands listed may produce an error, but by the last command, the desktop app will be successfully uninstalled from your computer.
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Once installed, you’ll be prompted to either sign in or create a new account.
How to install the desktop app with admin privileges
The Dropbox desktop app requires admin privileges to run with full functionality on your computer. This enables multiple different core features of Dropbox, including:
- Sync icons that show the sync status of files and folders
- Right-click context menus for taking quick actions in Dropbox
- Access to Smart Sync
For the vast majority of users, the desktop app is automatically installed with admin privileges. However, if you didn't install with admin privileges you can follow the instructions below to do so.
Note: If you don't have admin rights on your computer (for example if you're using a work computer), you may need to ask your IT department for help.
Install the Dropbox desktop app with admin privileges
- If you already have Dropbox installed, uninstall the application.
- Open the installer.
- Do not right-click, and do not command-click Run as an Administrator
- Follow the instructions in the install wizard.
- If you’re asked for an administrative username and password, enter them or contact your administrator to sign in.
- If you’re not asked for an administrative username and password, you’re already an admin on your computer.
- Complete the installation and sign in to Dropbox.
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Smart Sync and admin privileges
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Some Dropbox users will have access to Smart Sync. If you have access to this feature, check that Dropbox is installed with admin privileges on each computer where the feature will be used.
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Depending on the policies at your organization, your team members may be able to install Dropbox with admin privileges on their own. If not, they may need the assistance of your IT team.
Why does the Dropbox desktop app for Mac require Keychain access?
Keychain is a password management system for Mac. Dropbox requires access to your Keychain to help verify your account and to provide another layer of security over the Dropbox app preferences.
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- To grant Keychain access to Dropbox, click Allow or Always Allow (recommended for seamless access) when prompted to do so from Mac.
- Clicking Deny will result in a 'Couldn't start Dropbox' error message. For security reasons, Dropbox will not start without access to your Keychain.
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What is the Dropbox Web Helper for macOS?
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Dropbox Web Helper supports the Dropbox user interface on Mac computers. It only runs when the desktop app is running. Dropbox Web Helper is an independent process, so it may start and stop at different times than the desktop app. If you adjust your firewall or antivirus software for Dropbox, we recommend similar adjustments for Dropbox Web Helper.
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