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TomFuller
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago

Dropbox for Windows 11 Virtual Machine (Parallels) on Macbook M1 (Apple silicon) -- can't install

I'm trying to use Dropbox in a "Windows 11 Pro" virtual machine (under Parallels) on Macbook M1 (Apple silicon). When I attempt to install, I get an error message "Couldn't start Dropbox. Your device...
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  • TomFuller's avatar
    TomFuller
    2 years ago

    Thanks to both you and Hannah. I think I may have found a work-around while searching the developer forum. I'll pursue that for now.

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TomFuller
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Is this for all Windows 11 on ARM Parallels, or only those running in S-mode?

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timpalpant
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2 years ago

This is for all Windows 11 on ARM Parallels, and does not require S-mode. Thanks for clarifying!

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    TomFuller
    Helpful | Level 7
    2 years ago

    Thanks to *you* for clarifying, and to the Dropbox team for fully supporting Windows 11 on ARM.

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    newmanaudio
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago

    That is GREAT news!!

    I'll be returning to Dropbox, once the year of Sync usage that I've already paid for is close to running out!

     

    THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

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