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I tried to install Dropbox using How to install Dropbox?, or with apt-get install nautilus-dropbox.



Dropbox loads until 99% and then hangs, causing the system to go to 100% cpu usage.



If I reboot or close the terminal, I sometimes get dpkg errors which prevent me from using apt-get or Software Center to perform any package management functions.



I would like to resolve all these and just get Dropbox working. How do I do that?





  • Note: This question is possibly answered in two parts:


    1. The accepted answer tells you how to install Dropbox.

    2. But if you have dpkg errors, see this answer before you use answer 1 to install Dropbox.




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There already is a bug filed: 1016559



If you have a LaunchPad account, don't forget to add your name to the bug.



Work arounds are listed here.





  • Download the Dropbox .deb file from: https://www.dropbox.com/install?os=lnx

  • Open the .deb with Ubuntu Software Center and begin installation

  • When you see the screen saying "Start Dropbox to finish installation", press CLOSE

  • Install the dropbox daemon (nautilus-dropbox) using this command (from https://www.dropbox.com/install?os=lnx):



    cd ~ && wget -O - "https://www.dropbox.com/download?plat=lnx.x86_64" | tar xzf -


    [ for 32bit, just change detail to ?plat=lnx.x86 ]


  • Restart computer




Now you should have Dropbox working, including the notification icon
and the Dropbox icon overlays in Nautilus.





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