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How to download large files and folders from Dropbox
I am using dropbox desktop to upload a bunch of files for clients. Each client has a folder created for them, and in that folder are files that are up to roughly 10gb in size. The client and I are not sharing back and forth, all they need to do is download the files in that folder once. I would assume that most of my…
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How do I tell when a shared file is open elsewhere?
In the past I could always tell when a colleague had a shared file open. I would know not to make changes if the other open file had changes that had not been saved. I use the DropBox app on my Mac running OS 10.10.5 in Safari 10.1.2. My colleague runs in Windows and noticed the same new issue. How do we change settings or…
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What happens after Windows XP support ends?
I'm not sure I understand how drop box will function or not after doom day in August. My computer is a Windows XP. I cannot afford a new computer at this time. Does the August date mean that I will not be able to access my files that are not synced to my computer? Will I be able to download files? My desktop icon will no…
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How to know what files are being synced?
it says "2 files being synced X minutes left" or something to that effect. And there's "notifications" and "recent files" but no indication of what's being worked on.
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How can I turn off the notification sound and popup that a file has been added or deleted?
When someone sharing my Dropbox adds or deletes a file I get a tone and popup that interrupts what I'm working on. It's particularly annoying when I'm putting on a presentation. How can I turn this feature off?
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shared links and view only
Is there a way to send someone a shared link and to make that file view only? I want to send some examples of my work to potential employers, but I would prefer that the contents of the file not be editable. It appears that this option is available when sending a file to be shared with someone who is on Dropbox. But the…
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Folder not loading images on mobile
When I load photos to a shared folder "anyone with link can view" the images are only viewable on desktop machine. Mobile will load the page, but there are empty/blank squares in place of all the images. This is not only happening to me specific, but four other users and with shared folder links other than mine. I do not…
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How do I find a folder shared with me by a link on Dropbox?
Someone shared a folder with me and sent me a link. Some time later I went back to my dropbox account but I don't see the folder they shared with me. Do I have to memorize the link so I can get to folders that were shared with me? I assume I would see it right on my dropbox page, and if I'm not mistaked there used to be a…
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Does Dropbox allow you to share files with edit-access links?
Is there a function that can Share a link with edit permission for people without a Dropbox account can add, delete, move files on a webpage?
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Do I have to pay to download files?
My friend pays for a standard DB account and has uploaded a large file. They sent me a link. I get an message telling me that I need to upgrade my account to add the file. I don't want to add the file. I just want to download it. How do I do that? I'm only familiar with GD. With GD I can send people a download link and…
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Downloading specific files using a shared link
I shared a link to one of my folders with my family. They use a browser to open the link and view the folder of pictures. They do not have dropbox. Now, they want to select and download multiple files, but that doesn't seem possible? Clicking on a file name or even the white space next to it actully open the picture to…
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Recently Modified Files
I have several folders/files that are shared. I used to be able to pull up a "recently modified" file list and easily see what had been worked on/updated/changed by everyone, not just me. Now I cannot seem to do that and instead can only find a list of files 'recently viewed' by me which is not at all useful. Can someone…
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Thunderbird popstate issues
I have seen the solution to the popstate problem with Thunderbird posted as simply removing the Thunderbird profile files from Dropbox. But that defeats the purpose of having Dropbox sync my profile and emails across my devices. Is there a solution which allows the Thunderbird files to remain in my Dropbox?
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How to share photos from Dropbox
How to Share Pictures using Dropbox Hey Community Friends! 📷 Karina here, and I’m happy to be sharing with you the different ways you can share your pictures using Dropbox (on the web & your mobile devices), on various Social Media platforms (ie. Facebook Messenger & Instagram), as well as how you can display your images…
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How can I know when someone accesses a shared folder?
I used to be able to share a folder with someone, send them a link, and then be able to hover over their little icon to see if they had accessed the folder. This is very important when I am trying to meet a deadline and want to be sure the link has been received and used. I checked "recents", but it didn't have any lines…
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Has Dropbox changed how html files are shared?
Last week I could use the public link to an html file in my browser and it would display. As of today, every browser I have on both Mac OS and Windows now gives a pop window asking what to do with the file. This only happens with html files on Dropbox.
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Does Dropbox compress photo files?
I'm sending full resolution photo files to clients instead of burning them on a disc, but I want to make sure they are the full resolution. I had a client that had pictures made at Walgreens, and they were pixely..I told her not to resize them at all o her end, but now I'm wondering if they are compressed at all and no…
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Upload option disappeared
For a couple of months now we have been sharing sub folders with non-Dropbox users who have had the ability to upload files without issue. For some reason, this has now changed and the presence of the upload button has now dissappeared from their view. Instead they only have the ability to Sign In or 'Direct Download' or…
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My "share dropbox link" option in the drop down box is gone, how do I get it back?
I'm trying to send a link to someone and I have the file saved to my dropbox but I don't have the option to share the dropbox link. This just started as I shared a link a few weeks ago.
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is Dropbox application a malware?
A virus protection software indicated that the dropbox executable file is a malware and required to remove it. I am wondering if this is true or any one had hte same issue?
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download not allowed
Hello! I keep looking for the option but can't find it: how can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it. Is it possible?
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Video won't play when shared
I've been sharing videos by using the 'copy dropbox link' option with no problem ever. The past 2 times though there's been a line through the play button on the link. When I click it it says 'this file can't be previewed'. This also happens if I right click on file in dropbox and select 'view on dropbox.com'. The file…