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"This application could prevent Chrome from working properly."
Receiving this error from chrome whenever i open chrome:
I'm trying to do a direct download of a zip file, but it always fails around 50-60%
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?
I see "There was an error downloading your file.", and I can't download my 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.
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."
When I open one of my Excel files, it says I have view-only permissions and I can't save it.
it's on a shared folder, office fully updates, windows fully update, it happens to a partner on the office but, he was able to fix only formatting the computer. I try also, File/options/trust center click on trust center settings, protected view and disable all the boxes and doesn't work. I have permissions to save, but I…
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…
I'm getting a "Failed - Network Error", when trying to download an audio file from the website.
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…
"Macros have been disabled" security warning in Word 2007
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…
I made one of my videos offline on iOS, but it doesn't play while in airplane mode.
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…
I can't download my files via the Dropbox website; the 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…
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…
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…
"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…
I'm seeing a "Can't establish secure internet connection" error on my MacBook desktop app.
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
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…
"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?
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…
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?
Dropbox Help Center keeps opening multiple tabs on Chrome
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…
I'm trying to download a large zip file, but it always fails with a network error.
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?
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.…
I'm not able to save a PowerPoint file in, or out of the Dropbox folder.
Hi everyone, I'm having issues with powerpoint files on dropbox. T he last few days, a powerpoint that I am working on will come up a warning say that something has happened to this file outside powerpoint and to save a copy to keep your changes. When I try and save a copy, even when I try and save it outside dropbox it…
How to upload SMS (text) messages to Dropbox
How can I use Dropbox to backup my text messages?
There was a problem completing this request
I'm unable to do anything with DropBox - browser page keeps loading the error message "There was a problem completing this request." In reading through community postings with the same problem, I have tried deleting files to make room, but I'm unable to remove files - the page simply reloads with the same error message.…
I can't upgrade to Dropbox Professional ("Contact Support to change plan" error).
I am a Dropbox Plus subscriber and want to upgrade to Dropbox Professional to take advantage of SmartSync. In the "Settings" section of my account on the Dropbox.com website, it says "Contact Support to change plan", I can't just click a button there to upgrade directly. So, I contact support. Support says that, because I…
Camera upload error on Mac OS High Sierra. Photos could not be imported
Since April 10, I've been spending a LOT of time trying to upload photos and videos from my iPhone 7 [iOS 11.3 (15E216)] to my Mac [macOS High Sierra (Version 10.14.4)]. It used to do that no problem, but no more. Sometimes I get only an error message, while other times, I get a message that makes me hopeful -- "Finding…
I'm making my videos offline, but they're not playing when my phone is in airplane mode.
Hi, I use Db for pretty much everything however, when i download any video content, it plays fine whilst theres wifi or 3g/4g but as soon as it goes into airplane mode, no videos will play. Audio works fine but video doesnt work. Both mp4 and .mkv files. Any help on this would be great as other solutions ive read do not…
I see an error 500, when attempting to download some very large folders.
When I attempt to download a couple of very large folders, I get an Error 500 message. How can I download these folder?

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