OneDrive, Google Drive also show such indications.ĭropbox adds special context menu items to share links, view files on the web and browse file version history.
The app also estimates the potential time needed to complete the sync. When it is complete, the Dropbox system tray icon and the home folder’s synchronized file accompanies with a Green check mark. The home folder file which is being updated gets a sync icon as well. While the app is in sync mode, its system tray icon shows a ‘synchronizing’ symbol having a Blue circle with two arrows. Same thing happens to Dropbox online version as well.
It will open the Dropbox home folder.Īs soon as you get signed-in, the software starts synchronizing your PC’s ‘Dropbox’ folder with the server that means with your Dropbox online account. If you add a file in Dropbox folder, the app initiates synchronization. However, once you’ve saved this setting, you’re ready to explore your Dropbox folder.ĭouble click on the Dropbox shortcut icon that was just created by the app on your desktop. By default, the folder is stored in ‘System (C)’ drive and gets listed under ‘Favorites’ on the upper left corner in ‘Computer’ file explorer interface. You can store your local copy of Dropbox files and documents in any drive of your computer. The ‘Advanced settings’ allows to choose Dropbox home folder location. It shows a button for opening the Dropbox folder and other options. After successful login, you will be welcomed by the app. Provide your email and password for Dropbox and sign in. Once you complete the installation, it opens a sign-in page.
If you don’t feel comfortable with online installers, visit this official link and get the full standalone installer. If you simply visit and click the upper right ‘Download’ option, you will be given an online installer, that means the installer will download the main Dropbox app from the web. To use Dropbox on your PC, you need to download its dedicated app. In this post, I’ll share my experience with Dropbox Windows desktop app.
For Windows Phone, so far there are only some third party clients for Dropbox. You could increase this free space by referrals and other options. Dropbox is available on Windows PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Kindle fire.
Dropbox is a famous online storage provider offering 2 GB free cloud space to each new user.