Update Dropbox: How to update the software
You should check the Dropbox regularly for updates to increase security. However, it is not that easy. We show you step by step how to do this.
Check Dropbox for updates
- First open Dropbox in the CHIP download portal.
- Then click the Dropbox icon at the bottom of the taskbar. In some cases you have to expand the menu using the arrowhead.
- Then you have to click on the gear and select "Settings ...".
- The version of the installed Dropbox is now displayed here. Compare the version number with the number in our download portal.
- If the version number for CHIP is higher, you must reinstall Dropbox.
Install the latest version of Dropbox
- After uninstalling Dropbox, download the new version from the CHIP download portal.
- Then all you have to do is install Dropbox and log in with your user data.
On the next page you will find instructions on how to set up the Dropbox for the first time. This will get you started in a few minutes.