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AlwaysUp 14.5: Smarter Starts for OneDrive, Dropbox and More

We released AlwaysUp version 14.5 on May 12. This significant update makes life easier for customers managing servers that run multiple copies of Dropbox, OneDrive and other applications. It also revises the shutdown logic for Dropbox, which now runs 7 … Continue reading

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Q&A: Does AlwaysUp Support Dropbox Selective Sync?

  I’m considering using your AlwaysUp app to start Dropbox automatically. I understand that AlwaysUp doesn’t work with Smart Sync but does it work with Selective Sync? How does that function? We only want to have half of our Dropbox folders … Continue reading

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Q&A: Why isn’t my File Removed from Dropbox?

  I’m testing your AlwaysUp with Dropbox. So far everything works great except for one case. When I delete a file from Dropbox.com online, it’s not removed from my hard drive. The file just stays in the local folder. I’m a … Continue reading

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Q&A: Can I Sync Multiple Dropbox Accounts with AlwaysUp?

  I’m using AlwaysUp to install Dropbox as a service. Is it possible to run more than one Dropbox instance simultaneously, each from a different user profile? I realize in general this is a “Not A Good Thing to do”, but … Continue reading

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Q&A: Why can’t I open my Dropbox files even though Smart Sync is off?

  I just installed AlwaysUp (13.3.3.17) specifically to keep a Dropbox synchronized with a Win 2012 R2 server. I have followed the installation guide (wizard and then double checked the setting). Smart Sync is turned off. The service seems to start … Continue reading

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