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Sync.com Processing Changes Error #1680

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platforms:
Web, Windows, macOS
updated:
November 15, 2026
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Error #1680 appears when a background task (like moving or deleting many files) can't finish because the web panel or desktop app was closed. Keep the app or tab open for 5-10 minutes and retry; if it persists, refresh the web panel and restart the desktop app.

Most likely fix: Keep Sync open and retry

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

  1. FIX 1Keep Sync open and retry

    1. 01Leave the web panel tab or desktop app open and active for 5-10 minutes
    2. 02Retry the action
    Did this fix it?

  2. FIX 2Refresh and restart

    1. 01Refresh the web panel page
    2. 02Quit and reopen the desktop app
    3. 03Retry the action
    Did this fix it?

  3. FIX 3Do large operations in the desktop app

    1. 01Move or delete large numbers of files inside the Sync folder on your computer instead of the browser
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

A 'Processing Changes' error with code #1680 after moving, renaming or deleting files, often many at once.

Why it happens

  • C-01The web panel tab or desktop app closed before a background task finished
  • C-02Large batch operations through the web panel

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