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"That didn't work for some reason" error when trying to open a shared link.
I was sent ym first dropbox video link in my email. When I click on it it goes to Dropbox and says..." That didn't work for some reason. If it's a fluke refresh the page..." Upon refreshing all it does is repeat this error message. Any smart peeps out there that know what's happening? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Dropbox Passwords Extension on Chrome
The Passwords extension is not working on Chrome. * I've cleared my browsing data, cache, and cookies * I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Chrome * I've removed and added the extension multiple times, but it fails to successfully connect to my account after it finds my Dropbox account and I give it permission. The…
I can't upload files. It fails at the last minute.
I have now had this issue for a couple months. It happens on two accounts. I try to upload a file (plenty storage available) and it fails the upload or I get an internet issue popup. I am not having internet issues with either download or upload speed or other platforms. It gets to the finalizing stage and hangs up there.…
Can't copy/paste a photo to a shared folder
why can't i copy a photo to a shared folder i own? I get a pop up that says "copying photo" with the choice of "cancel" or "copy" - NO "paste". Folder remains empty. (I tried "copy" - no go) At first I wanted to move several of them and the move option disappeared, so I tried one at a time, no move, only copy and even that…
Using dropbox as server for website
Good day, We are building a website (www.guerrilla-exhaust.com). And we are using Dropbox as a server for our pictures. Now everything worked perfect for a couple of days, but today all our pictures became invinsible. Example go to producten->auto->Audi->A1-S1 and you can see the little icon telling there used to be…
Uploading large number of photos or files
I am a photographer and have 10,000's of photos I want to back up to Dropbox. I have created files and folders and want to upload a large folder, with multiple sub folders, at once. If I start the upload it suddenly will just upload a 'few' of the subfolders and stop, yet say upload was complete. To try and upload each…
Error (415) when trying to preview .html files that show as 0 bytes
I have a Notebooks app on iPhone and MacBook which saves text files as .html. The files are stored on Dropbox. I have just noticed that around ten of my files which have been created in the last 10 months are now showing as zero bytes. When I try to open the file via the dropbox website it gives an error message (see…
"Site wasn't available" when downloading content.
Trying to download some files to an external drive and the process begins but does not complete. I'm receiving the following error messages: "File wasn't available on site" "Site wasn't available" Thanks in advance for any insight.
GIF will not animate
The GIF link below will not animate It is 50+MB in size Kindly Advise Thank You https://www.dropbox.com/s/hntq6v0z7y06z0i/spade%20Crash.gif?dl=0
Desktop App vs. Browser
I have the 2TB Desktop plan and I'm accessing it from Windows 11 Pro. I'm using Dropbox like an extra drive for manual backups. I do not sync - I just copy a file to Dropbox when I want to. I would prefer to use the Desktop App rather than the browser because it's mechanism is more intuitive for me and it handles transfers…
Purchase page keeps refreshing
I am trying to upgrade back to Dropbox Plus but the checkout page keeps refreshing the page continuously. I am unable to purchase the upgrade and the bot is completely useless. This has to be the most laughable bug I have ever seen...
Safely removing external hard drive from dropbox
Hi, I seem to have an external hard drive in my dropbox which I don't want there. How do I safely remove it from dropbox without wiping it?! I looked in the desktop app under preferences/backups/manage backups but it's not there. I'm scared to click delete on the web page in case it starts deleting the drive contents. What…
How to search the specific, or more relevant, words in PDFs stored in Dropbox online?
How to search the specific, or more relevant, words in PDFs stored in Dropbox online? Hello! Can anyone give me some helpful advice regarding the following “poor data searching function” issue? 1. The way to use Dropbox a. Having up to 2TB of PDFs in Dropbox online b. iMac has not enough internal SSD to down all PDFs from…
Why does Dropbox always make a .zip file when downloading?
Why does Dropbox make a .zip file when downloading jpg images? Jpgs are already compressed so zipping them when downloading only serves to create an extra step. When I used to send print jobs via Dropbox I always uploaded a .zip archive so fonts, mac postscript particularly, did not lose there resource info. Using dropbox…
Can no longer lock files on the web, can only lock via a synced folder on desktop.
I'm no longer seeing the option to lock a file via the web. The Dropbox instructions say it can be done on both the Desktop and Web platforms... https://help.dropbox.com/organize/file-locking Any help would be great appreciated.
Website Language Settings According to the Region
Hello, Is it possible for the Dropbox website to change its language according to the regional settings of browser? So that when I open it in another country the language was different. Particularly, I need a foreign guy to edit my Excel file online, but when he enters it, the display language (menus, buttons etc.) is set…
Search in browser dropbox: inside specific folder search is gone?
Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before. Very recently, when I connect to my dropbox space in a browser (here chrome on windows), I could use a search that would target the current displayed folder. This search fiedl , specific to the current folder seems to have disappeared. A general search field is available that…
Email to Dropbox failed
I got an xxx@addtodropbox.com address. If any email is sent to that address, Dropbox saves its attachments to the Email Attachments folder in my Dropbox account. It works fine, except in one situation. In my Fastmail email account, I created a rule that automatically forwards certain emails to that addtodropbox address. I…
Cannot view size of Vault or any folders within it using Web interface.
I cannot view size of my Vault, as calculate size doesn't seem to be an option for it when displaying "All Files", and I only get the following when trying to calculate any folder sizes within the Vault (the folder in the example is not large at all).
Dropbox files are not shown on browser
Hi all I have seen (many) other posts in this regards which are [solved] but I tried all those tricks and still I cannot see my files on dropbox. I can see the menu on the left and I can access all my profile and settings but the actual files never show. I just have a white central frame. I tried clearing the cache which…
Issues on opera browser
Dear community From my point of view DB's performance decreases continuously - new features instead of old features working properly - and all time! Newest problem is: Since some days when choosing (setting a hook) a file, the options-headliner (download, shift, etc.) vanish, respectively are not there at all. Also the…
Timed comments not saving
I've been trying to make comments on my videos, but after I close out of that web browser and then go back, the comments have disappeared. I'm used to working on the web version of dropbox, and this has never been an issue before. It's also happening on multiple videos, so I'm not sure what the issue is. Help!
Choosing File/Folder In Browser Has Changed
While viewing my files in the browser (Chrome)...starting today when I would normally just click once to view or click once to enter a folder, now it's one click marks/selects the file/folder and double click will view or open folder. I feel like an idiot, for the life of me can not figure out how this was changed and…
Can I get the PDF to open directly in someone's browser without them downloading the file?
When I share a link to a PDF, how can I get the PDF to open directly in someone's browser without requiring them to download the file to their hard drive? Thanks.
Deadline for file request note opening calendar in all browsers
Hello. When setting up a Dropbox file request, there is an issue today with setting the deadline. When clicking to set the Deadline date the website will not allow a calendar to come up or for the user to enter a date. See image below. After clicking, text appears overlapping like a compatibility issue but that attempted…
Access Online Files with PC App
My Dropbox app for PC is not showing the files in the Home section of my Dropbox online page. I can view only the files in the Dropbox folder on my computer. How can I view the online files with the app and with File Explorer?
Listing of file sizes?
Is there a way to see all of the file sizes of every file I have on dropbox without going into individual folders?
Can't view my folders anymore
Since a a week or so I can't view my folders on Dropbox anymore in the web browser. I can log on to my Dropbox fine but as soon as I try to enter any folder I get (in German): "irgendetwas ist hier bei uns schief gelaufen" "beim Ausführen ihrer Anforderung ist ein Fehler aufgetreten" Like this the Dropbox is unusable. What…
How to delete top level folder?
Top level folder. Click on ... the choices are: Show deleted files request files Rewind this folder Request automation Right click on the folder - standard browser menu like "open link in new tab"... no delete option How to delete it? Thanks
I can't preview my Wedding Video HELP PLEASE!
Help! I took our 26 year old wedding tape and went to Walgreens to get it in electronic format. They sent to me via email to see it on DropBox. The video was accessible, and I was able to view it at the beginning. However, I erroneously changed it to a new file name with extension .mrw. Now, I cannot view the video -…

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