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"This computer is already linked to a Dropbox account" - except the desktop app seems not to be
I have had DB free installed on the same 5 Xubuntu machines for years. From before the time of the 3 host limit, so they have been working fine. Now, I suspect after some updates, the db client is starting and does not seem to be linked to an account. So, It starts the browser and then tries to launch the web based link…
Files Blank when opened
Hi All, I had restored a previous version of my Scrivener file back in January due to a syncing issue. In January when I restored my file I could open it up, and all my data was there (the restored version was from November). I just opened this same Scrivener file today, and everything is blank. For those familiar with…
How do I fix the 'Couldn't load content' error for viewing PDF files on iPad?
Hi! I'm getting this error on select pdfs stored in Dropbox when I try and access from my iPad. File is accessible via iPhone and Desk Top on the same network without any problems. Thanks!
Suddenly, I can't open my online-only Smart Sync files
I have been using Dropbox without issue for years, and Smart Sync seamlessly since December. Suddenly today, when I go to open files from a folder that I have not used in months, I am getting an error that the file does not exist when I try to open it. I can see the file in my dropbox folder on my computer. I can see the…
Oops Something went wrong
Dear Sir/Madam, I am uploding a video file which is 2.66GB I have tried to upload it by using the upload button and the drag & drop option in the Chrome Browser on Acer Chromebook. The upload is nearly completed and I get the message "Oops something went wrong - Connection Lost" I tried to upload the same file 4 times and…
Shared Links not working on phone but they do work on computers
I am trying to share a link from dropbox. It works on computers, but on various devices, phones and tablets, it does not work. I have tried with different people and everyone says the same thing. Error 404 Page Not Found shows up. But it works perfect on computers. Any help would be appreciated.
"files are supported but something went wrong" when previewing all my files.
i see this error message for everything not only .pdf this problem aslo apply in .mp4 , .mp3 , .docx and this is screenshoot >>
Joplin can't synchronize due to false positive
Dear Community, I'm using Joplin application in replacement of Evernote. Joplin allows synchronization target selection and I chose Dropbox to host my notes. Unfortunately, Joplin complains about Dropbox errors since weeks and I still cannot solve them as it looks like Dropbox returns false positive: it flags several…
Can't view or download any file using ANY web browser
Wow always use the desktop client or android. But on web browser Firefox, Chrome or Edge, all in private mode I cannot preview OR download any of my files.
If I can, how do I fix the Access is denied error message?
Over the weekend I installed the May 2019 update to Windows 10. For the most part, it's been fine. The only issue I'm having is with Dropbox. Every time I log into Windows on my home desktop, I get an error message from Dropbox telling to look at a .txt file. I've looked at it and here's the error its giving me:…
error moving dropbox
Hello I get this error when trying to move dropbox folder from C to 😧 "some files can't be moved, please select a new location or close some open files and try again". Tried this advice, didn't…
I'm getting an error importing files into Chunky
I am trying to import files from Dropbox into Chunky, a comic book reading app. Most of the files import easily, but some won’t import, and I’m given a Dropbox error -1 message in the app. Dropbox doesn’t indicate an issue.
Unable to Access Dropbox
I can sign in and when I do I get this odd error page and I can do no more and I tried in both Chrome and Firefox and the same thing. And I refresh and same page and now I can't log out or do anything
I am getting a permission sharing error and can not save documents frommicrosoft word on my computer
I am getting a permission sharing error and can not save documents from Microsoft word on my computer to dropbox Word cannot complete the save due to a file permission error. It only started happening recently and seems to be something between dropbox and microsoft word. It is also not letting me edit my microwoft word…
I'm getting a 'network error' when downloading a zip file (2.5 GB). Can you help?
Hi I am trying to download a 2.5 GB Zip file, and every time it says Network Error and fails. Even after going for hours. Am I doing something wrong? Or is it my internet? Thanks Anna
Am I safe to delete my Dropbox folder after uninstalling the app to free up space on my ****** drive?
Hi, I uninstalled Dropbox Application from Mac since my harddisk was full, but I found the file is still here and my harddisk is still full. I would like to ask if is it safe to directly delete the dropbox file from the harddisk? Will it be also delete in my dropbox online? Thanks so much
Import photos from Dropbox to Adobe Lightroom
I have been able to import photos to Lightroom on My IPad from folders on Dropbox. When trying that today it seems not to work. I can find the photos without any problem and select them for import, but then nothing happens. Sometimes if I just select one single photo it will be imported correctly, but most often even that…
Cannot establish a secure connection
Your computer will compare your system date to the expiration date of our SSL certificate. If your system time is stuck in the past or so far in the future that it is outside of Dropbox's SSL certificate expiration date, a secure connection will not be established. This is easily corrected by changing your system time to…
Dropbox_2020.03.04_amd64.deb and Debian Buster
Yesterday I installed Debian Buster on a netbook that is not powerful enough for Windows 10. I tried to install Dropbox but I got an error about python3 and python3-gi not meeting the requirements. The picture shows the Dutch message, I don't know what the English version would be like. The installed python3 is version…
Error "There was a problem completing this request" restoring deleted folder
I accidenly deleted a large folder - within the last day. I am trying to recover, but I keep on encountering an error "There was a problem completing this request." I have seen lots of discussions on the topic, but didn't see if there is a solution. This folder is quite large. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
"The file has been changed by another application."
Over the past couple of weeks, both of my Macs have been telling me that files cannot be autosaved because "The file has been changed by another application." * This occurs in multiple applications, including Keynote, Preview, Multimarkdown Composer, and more. * The error message says that it has failed when trying to…
JPG Pictures not opening up in Windows Explorer 10
I can see my pictures (JPG) when logging into DROPBOX from Windows EDGE but I can not open them in WIndows 10 Explorer. They have a grey X next to them. A message displays "We can not open this file".
I can't save files in my Dropbox folder
Since last week, while working on office, or autocad, or anything, i cant save files to dropbox folder. It gives a message that the file dont existe (if the file is new) or if it was existent it says that can´t acess the file. What is weard is that the name of the file in this message is different than the name itself.…
Printing/Downloading a PDF from DropBox
I work in the IT department in a county office building. We have public users that incounter errors when trying to download/print PDFs from dropbox. The errors are different between Chrome and IE. In Chrome the PDFs will open blank or will print blank. If opened in IE when you click print it begins a download and then gets…
unable to delete locked folder
Hi i have a folder sent by a client a couple of years ago that i am unable to delete it is locked but when i get file info the lock icon i greyed out and i cant change any permissions and in the sharing or permission box is says fetching in terms of who owns it the file seems to be perpetually syncing any ideas?
upload a file to dropbox via the Chrome browser
When I try to upload a file to dropbox via the Chrome browser, it gives an error 'Could not download file ***: Internet connection is lost', although the Internet is available.
Moving one folder to another folder....all within Dropbox
This should be a no-brainer. But all the directions within Dropbox don't seem to work. I'm just trying to move a folder I already have in Dropbox to another folder that i have in Dropbox. Geeeez if i can figure it out! Thank you for anyone helping!
The download of a large zip file through a web browser fails. Can you help?
I downgraded my account to free status but I have one large file remaining. Trying to dowonload it so I can delete it to free up space but keep getting a "zip download fail" message. Any ideas?

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