Version 1.0.20 of Dropbox, the online file synchronization tool, fixes a command-line interface issue with Shared Folders and, according to the release notes, provides other unspecified “small tweaks.” Users of version 1.0.12 or later will receive automatic updates the next time files are synchronized; users of earlier versions can download the update here. (Free, 21.6 MB)
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We have had at least three versions of DropBox that have promised automatic updates. Why is this such an issue?
My Mac never auto updates either. Why not?
I just manually did the Dropbox update, and I think I know why it doesn't update automatically. It can't install the update when the application is running, and if you're like me and have it running on your computer 24/7, it can't install the update.
I don't know anything for a fact, but after going through having to shut it down so I could install the update manually, it seemed logical.
I don't know anything for a fact, but after going through having to shut it down so I could install the update manually, it seemed logical.
Please can you tell me how to shut Dropbox down in order to install the update? I have version 0.7.110.
I don't have that version, so I can't verify this, but if the Dropbox menu appears on your menu bar, you should be able to choose Quit Dropbox from it. At least, that's how it works in the current version.