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Problem installing Dropbox on Fedora 43
When trying to install Dropbox on my Fedora 43 I get the folllowing error message "Trouble connecting to Dropbox servers. Maybe your interned connection is down, or you need to set your http_proxy environment variable." Downloaded dropbox rpm from here: https://www.dropbox.com/install-linux Any thoughts? Unfortunately I'm…
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A "Preparing to move to ..." error keeps showing up on my macOS 26.4 (File Provider).
(Kind of amazed that I today can't find anything when search on Preparing to move [to] … Can't believe I'm the only one having this problem. ) Been using Dropbox since 2010 and it has had it's ups and downs and definitely feel it has worsened user experience since Dropbox changed to Apples file-provider services in…
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Dropbox persists I'm over the space limit and I can't delete the desktop app.
Every time I open my computer, I get a warning saying I am over my storage limit. It says I am 3x over my storage limit, but when I follow the prompt to delete files, there are no files remaining in my Dropbox. In addition to that, I cannot delete dropbox so I stop getting this warning— It keeps saying it is open, but it…
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Can I back up my computer folders after moving the Dropbox folder to another drive?
Users C Drive is low on Space. There is another D Drive installed that has more than enough space. When I attempted to just move the Dropbox folder, it told me it couldnt because the Backups were on a different Drive. So I stopped backups of the folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads), Did what I needed to do to move them…
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Dropbox says I'm over-quota, even though I have 0 files in my account.
I have been a user on a church's account for years. They pay for dropbox and upload videos into their folder and I go on to their account for purposes of downloading the video for use elsewhere. This has been the case for at least 4 years. Now I can't access their folder anymore because dropbox says that my account is out…
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"Files may have been deleted” error when trying to upload long videos
i try to upload longer videos to my dropbox and all i get is an error message saying the files “may have been deleted”. how do i fix this
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"Updating 42 files" on Dropbox icon for over a year and two Dropbox folders in Library
Application Affected Dropbox Mac: Device MiniMacM4, 2024 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS 26.3.4 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 244.4.6580 Question or Issue I’ve had the same “Updating 42 files” on my monitor tab icon for over a year. after syncing new addition, it reverts to this notice. There is…
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I have no files and yet I still keep getting messages saying I'm over the limit
I have no files in my dropbox yet still keep getting messages saying im over the limit and need to buy more storage. how the hell do I stop this. I never asked for dropbox. it was forced on us.
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I see a "syncing with Dropbox is paused" error on my Files app.
Application Affected Files App on iOS 26.4 Device iPad Air 2026 Operating System iOS 26.4 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 466.2 Question or Issue When I go to files app, under Dropbox it shows Syncing with Dropbox paused. This is only happening on my iPad Air 2026, it works fine on my iPhone and iPad gen9. Same…
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My Mac desktop app is unable to sync a file, even though I've removed the invalid character.
Operating System macOS11.7.10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 244.4.6580 Syncing Status 1 file is unable to sync Issue While organising and renaming files in Finder, I accidentally typed the \ character in one of the file names. I corrected it almost immediately, but not before Dropbox had registered it as a file…
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Links/syncing stopped working for InDesign files in Dropbox, after Adobe InDesign crashed.
Application Affected Dropbox and Adobe InDesign Device iMac M3 - 2023 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS Tahoe 26.3.1 (a) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 244.4.6580 In advanced, I'm sorry for my long text and spelling errors) I have a shared Dropbox with my colleges, and I work from home. Earlier this…
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Dropbox is running in the background, but the Dropbox icon doesn't appear on my macOS Tahoe 26.3.1.
Description I’m experiencing a persistent issue where Dropbox will not start correctly on macOS. The app launches background processes, but the UI never appears, the menu bar icon does not show, and I cannot open Dropbox preferences. System Information Device: MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple silicon) Chip: Apple M5 Memory: 32…
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How can my client send me files larger than 5GB, if they don't have a Dropbox account?
I have dropbox plus account. My client does not have a dropbox account. Nor does he want one. How can he send me files that are 5gb and up? I'm always getting hit with the 2gb limit. I'm in video production and 2gb files are nothing. We work with files that range from 2gb to 50gb. We don't want to make our clients open…
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Dropbox Fax keeps saying that the country code I've added is wrong.
Trying to send a fax in dropbox fax, but get the error of incorrect country code. Even though the correct country was automatically detected. Trying to change the number to start with 00 instead of + made it automatically add a 4 and hence tries to send it to the wrong number.
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I'm trying to update the email address of my Dropbox account, but it says it's taken.
Dropbox Plan Plus Do you have access to the email linked to the account? Can only receive email, not send, but takes a long time to come through. Are there any devices connected to your Dropbox account? PC Question or Issue I am trying to transfer my account over to my new gmail e-mail address, but I get error message…
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I get a 404 error message when using the downloader application.
This afternoon, I am suddenly getting Error (404) on every one of my files using the downloader application. This is only when accessing my files. Other links to external sites are not an issue. App cache cleared, device restarted. No change. This is the same issue I had approximately six months ago, which was mysteriously…
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We're getting a "Unable to remove download" error when selecting the online-only option.
Device (Macbook Pro M2) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (macOS 26.3) Dropbox App Version/Browser Version (243.3.6933) Issue We are using Dropbox via File Provider on macOS 26. The message appears when a local file is made online-only. We see this with Pages, Numbers, and Microsoft Office files. Strangely, it…
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"This file cannot be previewed because you are offline" when previewing images in my Dropbox folder.
Help please. I cannot preview images in my dropbox folders. I get this message.This file cannot be previewed because you are offline.I do not understand how i can be offline. On maclaptop os Somma
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Fix: Dropbox Finder Extension (Smart Sync / Right-Click Menu) Permanently Disabled on macOS
Hey all, I've been beating my head against the wall for a week now trying to figure out why my Dropbox Finder extension wasn't working. I don't have File Provider and really didn't want to set it up, plus I'm apparently not a candidate. I'm not sure exactly what caused this state. It was either a recent update or some…
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The app seems to be crashing on macOS Tahoe 26.4 (Beta 1)
Application Affected Dropbox Device mac studio Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS 26.4 Beta 1 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue Dropbox is crashing since I installed macOS Tahoe 26.4 (Beta 1) this morning. The errormessage is: DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH: Nonecwd: '/' real_path='/'…
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Dropbox created new folders with files that can't be opened - unprompted
My Dropbox, completely unprompted, moved the location of my folders in Finder under only the Dropbox tab, and at the same time created a significant number of new folders with hundreds of files - none of which can be opened. I was able to find the files I had previously, but I'm concerned that these files and new folders…
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I can't log in to the desktop app on Windows 11; I see an "access is denied" error message.
Application Affected Dropbox Device Lenovo laptop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Dropbox 242.4.5815 Offline Installer.x64.exe Question or Issue i couldn't login into dropb and i got the follwing error: bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropbox bn.VERSION: 241.4.4853…
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How can I start sharing files again? My Dropbox account has been blocked due to phishing.
Won't let me share my own files due to apparent phishing content? I need to copy and share links to my folders and files in order to share to clients and I keep getting an error message saying you have interrupted my sharing activity. Any help would be appreciated to get my account unlocked from sharing files please.
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My shared link throws a "Couldn’t complete share" error.
I checked the help center and could not find answers. The only information provided was "Couldn’t complete share". The help center just says to look for the reason in the notification, but the notification literally says to look at the help center. I've been using the same shared link for 15 years for employers to see my…
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Getting errors when I try to access my files both on my computer and the website
This is happening both on my local machine and when I log into DropBox from the web. I can't access any files that haven't been synced locally on my machine; I get the error Error 0x80070194 the cloud file provider exited unexpectedly I get a slightly different error when I go in through the web interface; but, this is…
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I get an error that the Dropbox app can't start after installing it on my Windows device.
The error file is as follows: bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropbox bn.VERSION: 243.4.6956 bn.constants.WINDOWS_SHELL_EXT_VERSION: 90 bn.is_frozen: True machine_id: fb77be58-97d3-4be1-8b70-5fb248364473 pid: 18096 cwd: 'C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Dropbox\\Client' real_path='C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Dropbox\\Client' mode=0o40777 uid=0 gid=0…
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Embedded Word documents will not open in Excel when using the Android mobile app.
Integration Affected Excel Device (Dell 2 in 1 16 inch laptop model DB06250 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11, Home and Chrome Dropbox App Version (if using the app) V 242.4.5815 Question or Issue Hello, I cannot open embedded word documents in Excel spreadsheet, in Dropbox on my Samsung S24 Mobile…
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System restore on Windows not working due to an error referring to a Dropbox folder
I need to restore my system due to a problem with my Windows/Fonts folder. However, whenever I try to run System Restore, after about 20 minutes Windows restarts with the following error message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8cs9ufypm9f2ntom1jvin/temp-1.png?rlkey=ny26ffpl7ssueq13h1lh67duz&st=wzq01mjv&dl=0 (I tried…
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Error message when sending documents
I'm getting this error on Dropbox Sign for any document I'm sending for signature, and when I'm editing a template. Can you please confirm what the issue is? It's completely stopping my workflow. Thanks
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My Dropbox links have been suspended, but I didn't receive any emails.
Hi, I run a business using my dropbox links and anytime people try to click on them it says they're broken or not working, here's what I see. It has been like this for almost 32 hours. I NEED this back running for my business and the chatbot Ais not helping. Also this comes up when I share copy my links It might be the…