If you recently upgraded to the latest version of macOS, and you have the Dropbox desktop app installed on your computer, we recommend you update to the latest version of Dropbox for the best experience.
Notifications
Dec 02, 2020 Dropbox isn't the only cloud-based storage and syncing service for the Mac, but it's currently one of the most popular. It does have some pretty stiff competition, though, including Microsoft's SkyDrive, Google's Google Drive, Box.net, and SugarSync. This article addresses the changes you may see in Dropbox if you recently installed macOS Catalina 10.15 or later. If you recently upgraded to the latest version of macOS, and you have the Dropbox desktop app installed on your computer, we recommend you update to the latest version of Dropbox for the best experience. The Dropbox desktop experience helps you organize your content, connect your tools and bring your team together in one place. Read more about Dropbox for desktop. Get the desktop experience today. One organized place that brings work into focus.
After updating your device, you’ll see a notification that says “Dropbox Would Like to Send You Notifications”.
Clicking Allow ensuresyou’ll stay up-to-date on all of your file activity.
You can change your notification preferences at any time by opening System Preferences and clicking Notifications.
Camera uploads
When you plug your mobile device into your computer after updating to the latest version of macOS, you’ll see a notification that says “’Dropbox’ would like to access files on a removable volume.”
Clicking OK ensures Dropbox uploads photos from your mobile device automatically. Learn more about Camera uploads.
Screenshots and screen recordings
After taking your first screenshot or screen recording, you may see a notification that says “’Dropbox’ would like to access files in your Desktop folder.”
Clicking OK allows all of your screenshots and screen recordings to automatically save to a Dropbox folder called Screenshots.
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.
How to uninstall the Dropbox desktop app on Mac
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
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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
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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.