Error Messages
Discussion List
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Why does the downloading of my files fail at 315MB every time?
I have uploaded 10 1GB files. When people (including me) try to download them they fail at 315mb, every time. Why is this happening?
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I'm seeing "WindowsError: [Error 5]" on my desktop app
bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropbox bn.VERSION: 27.4.22 bn.DROPBOXEXT_VERSION: 16.0 bn.is_frozen: True machine_id: failed pid: 12728 cwd: u'C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Dropbox\\Update\\1.3.65.1' real_path=u'C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Dropbox\\Update\\1.3.65.1' mode=040777 uid=0 gid=0 parent mode=040777 uid=0 gid=0 HOME: None appdata:…
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I can't access www.dropbox.com while connected to my WiFi; it says "connecting to Dropbox"
I have been denied total access to Dropbox website on my Mac for some reason. My internet is working perfectly for all other sites. Subsequently, my Dropbox app doesn't turn it black at all. It says connecting to Dropbox and doesn't connect. Driving me nuts please help
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I'm getting an error that a file isn't supported and I can't open it, right after editing it
I have just edited a document that now won't open! I'm receiving a message saying 'this file is not supported. But it was a minute ago and all my other files open just fine Please help!!!
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"No Internet Connection - Your computer is currently offline."
I had this problem for over a week now. I tried the things I have read from here - turning off firewall and antivirus (though I didn't have an anti-virus yet because I just recently reformatted my pc) - uninstalling and reinstalling - no proxies used I also had experienced it long before this but it was fixed with…
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Why am I getting a "Couldn't start Dropbox" permission error?
Here's the message that I get: Couldn't start Dropbox. This is usually because of permission error. Storing your home folder on a network share can also cause an error.
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I can't install the desktop app on my Mac because of a "the download failed" error
I am running a brand new Macbook pro on the latest OS. I have downloaded the installer file without issue, but when I run it, it says "the download failed" instantly. It retries every 10 seconds and fails. I have checked the FAQs and checked the security settings but there is no firewall or anti-malware software running. I…
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I can't read/open a .txt file with HTML Viewer on my new Android phone
Since upgrading to my new phone, Moto G4 Plus running Android 6.0.1, I cannot open a .txt file from my Dropbox using the built in HTML Viewer. My previous phone was running Lollipop. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ezap5v0cos0wau8/Screenshot_20170212-090528.png?dl=0 I can open them with other apps from Dropbox including the…
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"The Dropbox installer failed to start", after moving files to another drive and reinstalling
I moved some dropbox files from the C: drive to the D: and now i can't run the installer after i uninstalled Dropbox. Here is what happens:
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I see an 'Expired Certificate / SSL security error' when opening shared links via my website
Hello, My website links to some files I have stored in DropBox using the public URL feature. Today I am getting an SSL security error. Certificate details shows the *.dropbox.com certificate has expired. Can you update it please.
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I see "download failed due to an unknown error", when downloading files from Chrome on mobile.
I am not trying to download a large file. I am trying to download any file at all. A 3.31MB .pdf shouldn't incur this error. I have a Nexus 7 2012 that is running 4.4.4 because I am one of the many users whose tablets turn into bricks/slugs after updating to anything 5.0+. It's a known problem. Since the dropbox app won't…
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I'm getting an error when moving the Dropbox folder location on my Windows machine
When moving the location of my Drpbox sync folders from one drive to another, I get the following error message: "Couldn't move junction point: C:\Users\.....\Dropbox\.drpbox.cache\...\placeholder.avi". and the move process is stopped.
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I keep getting an error that the file name is too long, when moving files into the Dropbox folder
When I move some files over to dropbox I get a message that says the name is too long. Dropbox accepts the file but won't let me rename or even move it onto my desktop so I can shorten the name, ex. an invoice for a client.
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I see "No internet connection - Your computer is currently offline.", but I have internet access
The desktop app says "No internet connection - Your computer is currently offline. PLease check your nework settings." But my comuter is NOT offline and there is most definitely internet - I can access any website through Explorer and Firefox and ALL other web-based applications are running fine?
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I'm getting an error saving an Autocad file, and it's saving tmp files instead?
I use Autocad to work on files I have stored and shared here in Dropbox. My Autocad is set to save every ten minutes. I also manually save very often because I've learned a valuable lesson once when we lost power and my battery backup (UPS) didn't work. Hours of lost work is not fun so I constantly save to avoid losing…
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I am getting an error 403 when accessing a shared link via an email. Can you help?
I clicked on a link from an email to open a file and it took me to an error page that said I should sign in. I am signed in. I was able to open this file two days ago and now I can't. Help, please.
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I can't create a new folder on the website, "please provide a name for the new folder." is the error
Every time I try to it just says in a red box at the top "please provide a name for the new folder." This has happened every time I've tried for the last 3 weeks - I've tried on several different browsers, and also changed the email address on the account, and cleared the cache. Any ideas? I've contacted Dropbox to no…
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Why am I seeing "audio error has occurred"? How do I fix this?
First time and error 'audio error has occurred', what do I do to fix this?
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I'm getting a 500 error when trying to access my Dropbox account. Any ideas?
Does anyone know what this is all about? I can't access my file at all.
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My photos won't open; I get a "cannot open thumbnail" error
With the exception of 2 of my picture files, I am unable to open any of them. Why can't I access my pictures. I am very, very upset about this and need a solution. Please help!!! I never deleted these files, I just get the msg "cannot open thumbnail"
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I can't update my email address, as the new one is taken
I have the wrong email associated with my account. It is an old non-existent email. When I try to update my email to my current correct email ... I get a message saying that address is already taken .... how do I fix this.