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Warning message about deleted files
I have received an email alert from Dropbox, advising that I have deleted a large number of files from my Dropbox Pro account. When I log on to the web portal, or when I look on my Mac, all of my files are still there, visible and working. But when I check my deleted folder online, I can see a greyed out list of all of my…
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Can't Move the Dropbox Folder to Ext4 or NTFS partition
I'm using Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. In response to the change in dropbox file system support, I created a new partition on my ****** drive to store my dropbox files in. It's 2 GB larger than my maximum dropbox space. My main partitions are all Ext4, but my home partition is encrypted which apparently doesn't work. This new…
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Dropbox via a browser - keep getting logged out
I go to my Dropbox via Chrome multiple times a day. Each time it says my session has expired and I need to log in. I do that and get the email that there was a new login. I answer Yes on that. Still, the next time I go back to Dropbox (1/2 hour later), it's expired. Any reason. I used to be able to stay logged in for days…
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One of my files reported that it wasn't compatible and had 0 bytes?
Please help!!! I'm a professional writer and i've been working between my imac, macbook pro and ipad for years and everything syncs together perfectly until today. I went to open a file to work and it says zero bytes and not compatible. It does this on all my devices.
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error 404 link not found
I am unable to open this link, which a co-worker sent me a month ago...when I click on it says error 404 link not found...please advise how I can get it opened, the co-worker can't find the original link
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"Your browser cannot access the clipboard, so use these shortcuts instead" just occured in Chrome.
The error message just occured when I switched from IE to Chrome. I can use the keyboard shortcuts but would prefer to use rt.-click. The fix displayed referred to Preview which I cannot find. Thanks
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Chrome reporting dropbox as an incompatible application
Receiving this error from chrome whenever i open chrome:
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Direct download always fails
I have to download a somewhat important 20 GB .zip file from dropbox, but everytime I try it fails at 50-60% and it's impossible to restart it. I'm downloading through direct link, because I dont have a dropbox plan and can't save it to dropbox. Is there is any workaround to get this file?
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Error message when downloading photos
In Chrome, when I click download (in any of the ways) I get an error message at the top that simply says "There was an error downloading your file." No error number either. With Firefox, nothing happens...not even an error message.
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I am getting a .DS_upload error when trying to upload files through the web. Any ideas?
Uploading raw, jpg and light room catalogues via dropbox.com and getting this error message in red .DS_Upload error Files upload fine. Thoughts. Also is this best way to upload. I updated my internet speed. I'm currently wirelessly. Do I need to connect via "hardwire."
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Dropbox + Bitlocker issue
Hello there, I have several computers using Dropbox for Business with the configuration below. - OS SSD where the Windows 10 Dropbox app is installed. - Data HDD where the Dropbox folder is located (Internal HDD). - Both drives encrypted with Bitlocker. What I am experiencing is after a restart the computer asks to Re-link…
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Failed - Network Error
Using the web interface, I'm trying to download a single audio (.wav) file and after a few minutes it cancels and says 'Failed - Network Error'. On the forum I've found this can happen is (a) the folder has over 10,000 files [this is one file] or (b) It's over 20gb. This audio file is almost an hour long so it could be…
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Security Warning: Macros have been disabled
I'm using Word 2007 on Windows 10 and am getting the "Macros have been disabled" error message noted in my subject line above. When I click on it, it says it's coming from Microsoft Office Security, and offers to allow me to "enable this content". My Word doc seems to be sincing with Dropbox all right, so should I ignore…
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Videos not playing offline on iOS
I have a plane trip coming up so I wanted to download some videos to watch offline. I selected a video on my Dropbox account to be available Offline, and after it finished downloading I tested it by putting my phone into airplane mode and the video does not play offline. It says "No internet connection." It is in my list…
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Is there a fix if my Dropbox file download keeps failing?
Every time I try to download a file I get a failed status in Chrome or Safari. When I download in Firefox it fails, however Firefox allows me to "restart" the download and it begins again where it left off... so I can complete the download by repeating this as many times as necessary per file. Very annoying. For a larger…
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Every time I open a Powerpoint file I get an error message from DB for no reason
I have powerpoints in unshared, regular folders that are synced to Dropbox as I've always done before. But now when I open the files (without moving them at all), I get a message If you move this file to (the folder it currently resides in with everything else), it won't be available in Dropbox or on any devices." This is…
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Permissions Error Message every time Dropbox starts
As of yesterday, when I start up my Mac (High Sierra) I get a message saying "Dropbox needs to change permissions for the Folder: ... " The folder location is correct, and it has not changed in months/years. I have found someone else with exactly the same issue…
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"Please enable browser-cookies..." message when trying to view file contents in browser
Hi, I can log in to dropbox.com and browse my folder structure, but when I click on a .txt file to view its contents I get the following error message: "Please enable browser-cookies to use the Dropbox website." Beneath the error message there is a login form, but the 'Login" button is disabled, and remains disabled even…
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Cant establish secure internet connection
Hallo Working on a macbook pro suddenly dropbox went grey and had an error can't establish secure internet connection ?? what is that all about Thank you
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Error about supported location
Today for first time I got the following notification But this is akward since I never changed dropbox folder location. I'm using an external ntfs format HD and Mac OS 10.11.6 (el capitan). Although I tried to relink the same folder it didn't let me. I removed and reinstall the app but got it again. Any suggestions are…
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Sorry, we can't open your workbook in Excel Online because it exceeds the 5 MB file size limit.
error: we can't open your workbook in Excel Onlin... - Dropbox Community - 38255 Sorry, we can't open your workbook in Excel Online because it exceeds the 5 MB file size limit. How to fix this?
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Upload Error (server error) - Tried Multiple Browsers
Hi, I've been trying to upload a collection of 15 .mov files and the last 3 files will not upload. I keep getting an error (shown attached) saying there's an upload error (server error). I have space remaining, I have tried multiple browsers and computers, I have tried to uplaod to different folders within my account, and…
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Files uploaded to a shared folder come with a red circle and an X on them. Why?
I just uploaded a bunch of PDFs to a shared dropbox folder and instead of the green circle with checkmark to the right, they're accompanied by a red circle with an X. Does anyone know what this means?
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Dropbox Help Chrome Keeps Opening Tabs
Hi, I've actually never used dropbox in my life. I've never really given it much of a look nor have I had an account till a few moments ago. However, after starting up my laptop this morning, and stepping away for a while, I was greeted to this: My google chrome screenshotAll of these tabs were opened. I attempted to…
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Downloading a large zip file
I shared a folder with a videographer, who uploaded a 33.3gb (4K video) zip file in to the folder. I tried to download it several times, but I always get failed - network error. How can I download this file?
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Getting error 404 when clicking link to a shared folder
Two of seven people i am trying to share a folder on dropbox with can't access it. They get the dreaded 404 erro message. I see no easy solution on your forum. Possible solutions make sure you are clicking on the whole link. Other = don’t move the files after you’ve added them to dropbox and then sent someone a link.…