Dropbox Update for Mac. Dropbox Update is a process that makes sure the Dropbox desktop application is running the latest version. Dropbox Update is installed alongside the Dropbox desktop application on Mac computers running a supported macOS. It downloads new versions in the background. Dropbox Update waits until you’re done performing. Downloading Dropbox. Your Dropbox download should automatically start within seconds. Once the download finishes, click Run to start installing Dropbox. App for Dropbox lets you access Dropbox super fast. Browse, download and upload files without even opening your browser or Finder. Just click the App for Dropbox icon in your Menu Bar and sign it with your Dropbox account. You can also switch to the stand alone. How to resolve errors installing the new version of Dropbox on a Mac Under most configurations, the Dropbox desktop application will automatically receive and apply new updates. For Macs, the success of these updates depends on the level of privileges your user has in the system.
Under most configurations, the Dropbox desktop application will automatically receive and apply new updates. For Macs, the success of these updates depends on the level of privileges your user has in the system.
Administrators who are running the application and haven't changed their system user name shouldn’t have any issues with automatic or manual updates. Standard users need to follow a different set of instructions to proceed with a manual update. You can find out if you're an administrator or a standard user with the instructions on this page.
Dropbox On Mac
To update your application from a standard account:
Download Dropbox For Mac
Download the latest version of the installer.
Go to your Downloads folder and find the installer.
Open another Finder window and go to ~/Applications (/Users/yourUserName/Applications).
Note: If this folder doesn't currently exist, go to your user directory, create a new folder, and name it Applications
Double click the Dropbox icon.
Click Spotlight.
Click System Preferences.
Click Users & Groups.
Select Login Items. You'll be presented with a list of applications. If there is an existing Dropbox entry press the - (minus) button to remove it.
In the same screen, press the + (plus) button and go to the location where you placed Dropbox, ~/Applications (/Users/yourUserName/Applications).