How to Stop DropBox Splash Screen at Startup


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My Windows version is 24H2 26100.4349. When I start Windows, a splash screen (hope I am using the correct description) comes up in the lower right corner for DropBox. I cannot find DropBox anywhere on my laptop. I want to eliminate this annoyance. Can someone please tell me how to do this?

Thank You
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    i7-1195G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 512GB SSD
    Graphics Card(s)
    Iris Xe
Has it been accidently installed as a Microsoft App from the store?

apps.microsoft.com

Dropbox - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

Dropbox brings all your files together into one place so you can store, sync, and share across all your devices* and access them anytime. As always, Dropbox keeps your files safe. The Dropbox folder for desktop allows you to: - Upload files to Dropbox faster than on web - Access to all your...
apps.microsoft.com
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
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    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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  1. Traditional App:​

    1. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
    2. Search for Dropbox.
    3. If found, click the three dots > Uninstall.

  2. Microsoft Store App:​

    1. Open Start Menu > All apps.
    2. Look for Dropbox.
    3. If found, right-click > Uninstall.

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  • Go to the Startup tab.
  • Look for Dropbox, Dropbox Update, or anything suspicious.
  • Right-click > Disable.

  • Press Windows + R, type:
shell:startup​
  • Delete any Dropbox shortcut there.
  • Also check the global startup folder:
shell:common startup​
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5472
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
Thank you for the help. I found it in "installed apps" in settings. It seems to be from HP. There were two entries and both have been uninstalled.

Thanks Again
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    i7-1195G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 512GB SSD
    Graphics Card(s)
    Iris Xe
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