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I can't sync CATIA V5 .CAT drawing files to the Windows desktop app after editing them.
Dropbox can't sync CATIA V5 .CATdrawing file if there is any edit , this bug exists on every dropbox version for a very long time . It reminds "can't store data when write " , there is no such kind of issue on Onedrive .
Unable to delete a folder I own. "You don’t have permission to delete files in this folder".
Hi! I'm having difficulty deleting a folder I own. I keep getting an error message "You don’t have permission to delete files in this folder". There are no files in the folder and I have triple checked that I am the owner of the folder. I have also unshared it with any other members.
Error "Could not save because the file is already in use" when editing with Photoshop
Hi The problem I mentioned below has been quite common since the last Dropbox update and continues to cause problems. This problem occurs in 4 out of every 10 photos saved from all 10 PCs I use. It is important for us to find a solution to this problem. ADobe Photoshop Could not save as "..........." because the file is…
I'm working with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Dropbox doesn't sync some .db files
Hi everyone. Using Lightroom Classic and Dropbox. I am getting messages from Dropbox that some preview files can sync. See attached. Also when I sync again folders with my computer thumbnails are very slow to populate again in my screen. See below. Anyone experiencing something similar? Thanks for your feedback
Is file sync from Dropbox to NAS drive allowed?
Is file sync allowed from Dropbox to local NAS drive? I need one way synchronization ( download) with "Available offline" option. Dropbox is currently set on local "C" drive ( Windows 10) with "Online-only" synchronization. I would like it to be on locally attached NAS drive with full download ("Available offline").…
"To ensure security, we need to verify your identity."
When trying to open a file on Dropbox, I am encountering a login authentication named "To ensure security, we need to verify your identity." Under what conditions does this occur? Two types of logins occur and the macro stops.
The Dropbox app is not launching. "Dropbox has unexpectedly quit." error.
"I'm using Windows 10 Pro and since late August, I've been getting a message saying, "Dropbox has unexpectedly quit. Please restart." When I uninstall and reinstall the Dropbox app, it works fine until I reboot my PC. After rebooting, the message appears again and the app doesn't start or sync. Dropbox stops working after…
"We’ve suspended your sharing activity" error
Hi, Recently I stopped being able to join shared folders and when I share I folder myself I get this error: "Can't share file. We’ve suspended your sharing activity because of a violation of Dropbox’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy, and Terms of Service or Services Agreement.". I've been using this Dropbox…
Windows Server 2019: LTS App Still Shows Unsupported OS Message
I'm using Dropbox on Windows Server 2019, and recently it stopped working, saying, "Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 has ended." They provided a link to download a "Long-Term Support" app, but after installing it, I’m still getting the same message, and it won’t launch. Has anyone else experienced this? It's frustrating,…
Ubuntu 24.04 is stuck on "Starting..." after installing the app.
Installed from the Dropbox site on Aug 14, 2024. The tray icon comes up but only reacts to a click after Lock-Unlock of the screen (weird, but not critical). However the status stuck on "Starting...", and no syncronisation is happening. Itg appears to be new behavior, and I cannot think of what changed
I can't verify my email address to share a folder
I have used Dropbox previously with no issues at another company. I have bought the basic plan and advised by dropbox support. When I go to share the folder, its says I need to verify my email first. I click on the verify link and it takes me back to the folder but I still can't share the folder! Please help!
I can't preview or download a dc2 file from the website
While I was trying to download a dc2 pack I couldn't download cause it can't be previewed. I have 40 gb of storage and this pack does take up too much storage either, how do I fix this?
Cannot open downloaded Zip due to "Unable to expand (file name).zip into Downloads (Error 2)
I am trying to download photos from my photographer's Dropbox account to my external hard drive. When I try to open the Zip (which shows size 7.53GB), I receive this error: "Unable to expand (file name).zip into Downloads (Error 2 - No such file or directory.)" I see that many other people have this issue. How can it be…
Can't access dropbox website on laptop
Hi there, I'm unable to access dropbox.com on my laptop, which is connected to my home WiFi. I have tried various browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) to no avail. I don't have a problem accessing the website on my phone, which is also connected to my home network, so I reckon that rules out a network issue. The error I get on…
"That didn't work for some reason" error; I can't open my shared link.
I have a shared link to a gaming document that I've been using for a while. However, every time I've tried to use the link over the pass couple of days, I get the message shown below. I've refreshed the page, used different browsers, cleared my cache, but nothing seems to work. I've had others test the link and they've…
Where is the chat box???
Seriously...i dont' see it anywhere. I had two questions/issues (other than not being able to find the chat box). I mainly trying to download 4 new folders to my computer to do some video editing: * in Selective Sync, i select the "select folders" button, and then it says, "Couldn't load your folders right now. Try again…
I can't access someone else's folder due to lack of space?
I get a message to join a folder of an association. When I click on that I get the message that I don't have enough space while I only use 1.94 GB of my 6.75 GB. I keep getting the message to upgrade to more space....... My available space is 6,75 GB but that doesn't matter because it's the map of someone else! If I click…
I get an error every time I open another user's shared link.
Im trying to open a link that somebody shared with me. When I click on the link a new tab opens and I can see the page loading for a split second then it gives this error message: Tell me what should I do to fix your website?
I can't delete a large folder due to "1 item couldn’t be permanently deleted" error.
I get this error when trying to permanently delete a folder in my trash. I checked, as suggested in the other discussion about this, and the folder is not shared (this was the problem in the other discussion). In fact, I am the only user on my account and have zero shared folders. I believe the problem is because the large…
Zip file can not decompress Mac OS X
Hello DB. I have now, on multiple occasions, had clients write me that when they download a folder I sent them, the resulting .zip file will provide an error when decompressed. I have myself recreated this on a Macbook Air M2 on OS X Monterey and Big Sur. The downloaded zip file has the correct size, but is corrupt. Best,…
Shared folder member appears as "deleted" and can't access the folder
I have a user who, when given shared access to files in folders as View Only, was able to view the files in those folders for over a year without any problems. Now he can't access. When I checked in Dropbox on his status, his email address was still in the list of shared users for those folders, but it had DELETED in red…
Banned for files containing malware
Hello there, I recently got banned for sharing links with malware, however I know for a fact that the files I'm trying to share do not have malware in them. They are accessibility enhancements for people with vision impairments attempting to utilise digital audio workstation software. I've been banned for high traffic…
Shared Folder - Not Enough Space To Access Folder
So I just started paying for DropBox specifically to allow myself and some online friends to upload/share larger files with each other. I've got 1.9TB free. However, my friends are reporting they can't access the folder I share with them with an error "Not enough space to access the folder". But I've got 1.9TB free. Why…
Cannot share any links
Hello, I have been a Dropbox user for several years now and I use Dropbox as the main way to share files for my business. Recently I uploaded some files and shared it to a friend and since then I was banned from link sharing and I did not receive any email detailing how to resolve the issue. The error I get whenever I try…
I'm still unable to share my files, even though 24h have passed.
Hello, I believe I got banned for trying to share a link with contained a malware, as per dropbox. The was not really infected nor had a malware, but based on the articled I have read, I understood this is a 24h ban. This timeframe has passed, but I still cannot share anything from my dropbox and it gives an error as…
I'm getting an error when viewing a file via a shared link.
Hi! When I want to view a file via a shared link I get an error message, some kind of pink dart and board saying : Error Something went wrong. Don’t worry, your files are still safe and the Dropbox team has been notified. Check out our Status Page to see if there is a known incident, our help center and forums for help, or…
I'm unable to move a folder back to the team space from my personal folder
I saw a question like this in the forum, but the instructions don't seem to apply to me. I noticed that a folder my whole team has access to is now in my personal folder within the team/business Dropbox account. People still have access, but it is in the wrong place. I assume I accidentally dragged it in there. The…
Logged out of Dropbox, Now Dropbox Can't See Existing Folder on Windows 11
Hello. I'm on Windows 11, and Friday -- the last time I used my PC -- all was fine with Dropbox. Today, when I turned on the PC, Dropbox was logged out, and when I logged in, it could no longer access my existing Dropbox folder, which is on an external drive. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the desktop app, and tried to…
Dropbox on Mac not starting after recent upgrade
Hello everyone! I am using Mac OS Monterey 12.6.2 I received a Dropbox prompted upgrade recently, which shifted the Dropbox folder to Cloud storage. It took few hours to sync files and worked okay. From this morning, Dropbox app is not opening. The error message says - (Screenshot attached) Couldn't start Dropbox. This may…
"This folder can only be shared as a link.", but the link also gives an error.
I am trying to share a folder with my wife. I try to share it and it says "This folder can only be shared as a link." I share the link with her and she needs to request access. I click "approve" and I get the following: Error (500) Something went wrong. Don't worry, your files are still safe and the Dropbox team has been…

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