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Why is Google blocking Dropbox when trying to open an Excel file?
Access blocked: Dropbox’s request does not comply with Google’s policies ****@gmail.com Dropbox’s request does not comply with Google’s ”Use secure browsers” policy. If this app has a website, you can open a web browser and try signing in from there. If you are attempting to access a wireless network, please follow these…
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"We couldn't open (insert file name here). Wait a bit, then try again" when opening file on Windows
The subject line captures the error that I am receiving anytime I attempt to open a file stored by DropBox on my PC through the File Explorer. I have tried various media players, VLC, Windows Media Player Legacy, Windows 11 Media Player, 5k Video Player (which plays virtually any extension) - And these are all Mp4 videos,…
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Shared link from client "temporarily disabled".
This has happened to me twice now! I'm a video editor and a client has shared 300GB or so of footage with me via their Dropbox, in 3 folders of 100GB or so. I copy over the first folder to my Dropbox. I then try to open the second link and it tells me: "Link temporarily disabled This can happen when the link has been…
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Problems when using IDM to download a ****** single file on Dropbox
Dropbox has major serious problem with download manager especially IDM. The problems that I faced when downloading a large file (let's say around >3GB) are listed below :- 1) It will download only with one connection, not the usual 8-16 connections like from other sites. 2) The download speed is capped to 30Mbps while I…
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Our .zip files are incomplete after downloading and they throw a "file is invalid" error.
Hello Everyone, Let me begin by saying I have read through another thread on this very issue. Here is the link to it: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/View-download-and-export/Problem-opening-a-compressed-Zip-File-from-dropbox-getting-error/td-p/61135 The most recent posts to that thread are from 2021. In it there is…
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I'm getting an error when sharing a link, why?
Trying to share this link but the error comes up - the files are all there??? Suggestions? Error (400) Something went wrong. Don't worry, your files are still safe and the Dropbox team has been notified. [Removed as per Community Guidelines]
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We're seeing a "Something went wrong" error every time we access our shared links.
Whenever me and my two friends try to use our own Dropbox accounts to create a link to share files with friends, and anyone clicks on that link in both Chrome and Firefox, we are met with the following error message: "Error Something went wrong. Don`t worry, your files are still safe and the Dropbox team has been notified.…
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Not receiving verification email, so I cannot share files
I've tried changing email, I've tried adding the contact, I've received the welcome to drop box email, but I cannot receive the verification email. I am trying to share a time sensitive file so if someone on the customer support team could reach out to me to resolve this issue it would be greatly appreciated. Pretty…
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'Something went wrong' error when looking to upload files for Creative brief
I am working with a creative agency that has an online briefing/booking form, as part of that briefing form, there is a dropbox link giving the option to upload any supporting documentation/assets for the brief. When I click that link however, it simply takes me to a link with a picture of a dog stating 'Something went…
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Err_connection_refused error on multiple web browsers
Can’t seem to connect to Dropbox at all using multiple different browsers and in private /incognito mode. Keeps saying refuses to connect. Have added Dropbox.com to trusted sites in settings, uninstalled and reinstalled the Dropbox program and browsers. Have also made sure no proxy settings are active along with making…
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Why can't I upload my files to a shared folder? Getting a message that my storage is full
Hello, I have gotten a link to join a shared map in dropbox. The person who shared it with me said there should be enough space to upload my files. I think he is a paid user. I use the basic plan so I only have 2GB. When I upload my files I get a notification that my storage is full and can not upload more. But I am…
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Why am I getting a message about files being deleted from my account?
I received the notice below. It seems that 10 days ago, a lot of files were deleted, but I didn't delete anything. Why did I receive this? Hi MrMisterman1, You recently deleted 36438 files from your Dropbox account. If you want these files back, you can still restore them until 11/2/2025. After that, they’ll be permanently…
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Constant "Permission to update" request on Windows
Getting a "permission to update" request from Windows (10 Pro) about every 30 minutes. Regardless of me clicking yes, or cancel, the request pops up all the time. Any ideas?
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Stuck "Indexing..." on macOS 14.5. I've tried everything.
Even before an upgrade, I was stuck on either syncing or indexing endlessly. Currently my comp is just endlessly "indexing..." at the bottom of the app menu. I've uninstalled and reinstalled many times, this has been a problem now for over two weeks. I've logged out, I've tried "fix permissions" and "fix hardlinks" several…
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".pdf files are supported but something went wrong"
Hello, i'm having the same issue. This is only happening in one office. If i try to open the same link in another office, it opens. This affects all pdf files. I can open all other sites. I've compared the ip settings and the dns settings are the same. Incognito mode makes no difference.
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Error 404 Server remote no found
I have an expired token so to get a new one. I try with this code but i have the error Error 404 Server remote no found. I use https://api.dropbox.com and https://api.dropboxapi.com with the same result. Dim _command As String _command = "https://api.dropboxapi.com/oauth2/token " _command += " -d grant_type=refresh_token "…
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Dropbox app won't install, it fails with an error.
Hi Folks, Moved from work MacBook back to personal Now dropbox will not install and I am getting an odd error - see screenshot below Can't reach anyone to help either ... although that is suggested Any thoughts? Appreciated in advance, Luke
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I get an error when sharing a folder, why?
Hello, I am encountering an error when trying to share a folder, I can't find any answer in the forum or on the website, and I cannot find any contact for Dropbox assistance... I want to share a folder with a colleague but I receive an error message: "Impossible de partager le fichier - Nous avons interrompu votre activité…
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Unable to create a directory for iCloud Photos. Restarting your computer might... (Error 5)
I've search high and low for a solution to this error. I had given up after over a year of trying to resolve it, on Windows 10. I've pickup up a new PC on Windows 11 and tried to install the latest version from the Windows Store and low and behold, this issue has come up again! I've been through every single community post…
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A Pages file will not upload back to Dropbox
I have a pages file in Dropbox that I downloaded in order to edit. I saved that file and am trying to upload it back to Dropbox and I get a "failed upload" error every time.
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'In order to use Dropbox, you must download the proprietary daemon' shows up whenever the PC starts
Hello Team, On Ubuntu 16.04 every time I start my PC, I'm greeted by the message 'In order to use Dropbox, you must download the proprietary daemon'. Availing any of the options available on this window doesn't prevent this window from surfacing the next time the PC is started. All the required dependencies/libraries seems…
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"Something went wrong" error when searching for files using Firefox
I have been experiencing for already a few weeks (if not even more) problems with the search function in the website. Any attempt at a search always returns the following: I have been searching in the forums and I have not been able to find posts reporting problems. Dropbox status seems all green, so this does not seem to…
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error code: banned_member
error code: banned_member) got this error - so can't use dropbox??? What now? THanks RB
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Cannot view Excel files created on Windows 10 PC from a new Windows 11 PC and vice versa
How do I view excel files in my dropbox that were created on a Windows 10 PC on my new Windows 11 PC and vice versa? Here is the error message when trying to access an excel doc created on my Windows 11 and trying to read on Window 10 PC.
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I get a "permanent failure" error when trying to access a database on my mobile device.
Hope someone can assist... I need to open a file to access the newest database but when I attempt to, I get a permanent failure. I have cleared the cache, cleared memory, uninstalled the app from my mobile device, (Pixel), reinstalled and I still receive the error message. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Error code: banned_member when trying to upload content.
Got this error - error code: banned_member Trying to upload some video files to share - now deleted them and left for 24hrs - still showing - error code: banned_member
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I can't send files. "Error creating transfer. Please try again."
Every single time I try to send files from my dropbox to someone else, the message "Error creating transfer. Please try again." appears. So I thought it was the file size, Nope. Same message even with a 1gb transfer attempt. I tried turn on and off my computer, nothing. Tried clearing my data and cookies, Nothing. EVEN…
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Dropbox is pausing uploading files with error message "Make sure your internet connection is stable"
I am the admin for my organisation's Dropbox account and my colleague is currently unable to upload a file (a video file that is 263,132KB) which I believe is within the bounds of what we are able to upload and store on our account. The upload starts off fine but then pauses with an error message stating: "Uploads paused.…
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problem opening documents in dropbox app on laptop "word unable to read this document"
Hi there I have one dropbox account for work purposes. After working perfectly, I'm now having issues with the dropbox app on windows laptop. Error message: "word is unable to read this document. It may be corrupt. Try one or more of the following: open and reapair the file/open the file with the text recovery converter".…
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Dropbox app on Windows 11 not launching and it gives errors when trying to uninstall/reinstall
On Windows 11 OS, my Dropbox application does not launch (bunch of error messages). I tried repairing it by uninstalling / reinstalling it but I have the error message that the DropboxUninstaller.exe file (in Client folder) is corrupted. Installing Dropbox (without uninstalling) does not work either (error code…