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5. Fantastic, thanks! - used the Task Manager method

Reply to canetoad (Reply #3)

Thu May 30, 2024, 11:02 AM

May 2024

The first/regular option was to "Open" Dropbox, which involves being signed into an account to begin with. I have not signed up for an account.

So the Alternate method, by Task Manager (Cntrl + Alt + Del), was simple and fast:

"An Alternative Method for Windows PCs
On Windows, it is also possible to prevent Dropbox from opening at startup using Task Manager. To open Task Manager, right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager." In Task Manager, click the "Startup" tab. Select "Dropbox" from the list of applications, then click the "Disable" button."

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How do I get "DropBox" popup out of my Start? ty [View all] UTUSN May 2024 OP

Usual way canetoad May 2024 #1

Thanks, as usual. Don't know enough to answer. It pops when power up. UTUSN May 2024 #2

That sounds like it's a start-up item canetoad May 2024 #3

Thanks, will check out the links UTUSN May 2024 #4

Fantastic, thanks! - used the Task Manager method UTUSN May 2024 #5

Well done canetoad May 2024 #6