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Cant allow full dropbox site from firewall
I am using a plugin in firefox (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/block-website/?src=featured) i have allowed all this sites. dropbox.com .dropbox dropboxstatic.com Dropbox.app But still i cant access dropbox.com in my firefox browser. Is there anything else i need to allow. Need help . please find attechhed…
I'm unable to upload files through a web browser as I'm getting an error. Can you help?
Hello, I have been trying to upload files to the dropbox since this morning, but the procedure is not successful; the system talks about "connection problems", but obviously the connection is there (otherwise I couldn't even access dropobx!). It's not even a space issue, because my dropbox is almost empty. What can I do?…
How do I find the size of all files in a folder, including files in sub-folders?
How do I find the size of all files in a folder, including files in sub-folders? I am trying to follow the instructions on this page: https://help.dropbox.com/sv-se/accounts-billing/space-storage/file-size but the description on that page does not match the current look of the UI. For example, they instruct me to look at a…
copying images from one folder to another
Hi, I cannot copy an image in one folder and then paste it in another folder. Is there a way to do that?
Unable to open files with Office Online
When clicking e.g. "Open with Microsoft Online Excel" on a file from the Dropbox website, a loading page shows and then it just ends up becoming a blank page. It used to work, but it seems there's a security policy in the headers on the page preventing communication with Microsoft login services, as the JavaScript console…
Is there a way to see the upload errors for a large amount of files on the website?
I'm trying to upload a large number (over 5,000) of files. When the upload is finished, the status bar at the bottom of the screen says that there were 4 errors in the upload but when I click on the status bar to see which files didn't upload the browser freezes and I have to either refresh the page or close the tab to get…
MOV file downloads to Dropbox with audio but without video
When MOV videos from my wife's iPhone download to our Dropbox desktop app, we can't view them. The audio transfers but there is no video with it (black screen only). I do not have this issue with my Android phone, which transfers as a MP4 file. I also noticed that we are able to view her MOV videos from Dropbox.com, just…
The link for the bad files check is not working.
Help link in this Solution (https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-files-folders/Files-and-Folders-not-showing-on-PC/td-p/270415) not working: https://www.dropbox.com/bad_files_check
PDF outline/bookmarks in browser viewer
I want to see my pdf's bookmarks outline when I open it in my browser (Chrome) but don't see a way to do that or a relevant Community discussion aimed at browser viewing. I can show thumbnail pages in the sidebar, but not bookmarks. Any ideas?
How to disable dark mode Dropbox Paper
Hello there, I hope this find you well. I'm a dropbox paper newbie, so I'm asking how can disable the dark mode. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Can I resume uploads to the Dropbox site instead of starting over?
Why do I have to restart a file UPLOAD every time have some internet failure connection? Is it possible to re-start the uploading at the point where the connection failed? (ex. restart after 30%, 70%, 99%) Tks. Roberto
How can I open files from the website locally?
I have recently read the article From Web To Desktop . This article is 5 years old. Today, I can't find a way to open files locally from the web browser. Is it possible to open files locally (using native applications in Windows, Mac OS or IOS) using Dropbox Url link or through a web platform?
Does any plan offer download prevention on embedded video files?
I use Mighty Networks as a platform for my workhshops and love that I can drop the link into the classroom area and easily add videos from Dropbox which students watch right in the lesson. The issue is I do not want anyone to download the videos, but I do want them to watch the embedded content. If I disable download in…
Duplicate file finder for Dropbox Online-Only files?
I need a way to find duplicate files for those files in folders that are ONLY online in Dropbox, i.e., those that are Selectively Synchronized so they don't exist on my local computer. I have 850,000 files on Dropbox and I need to find and delete duplicates in an easy to use manner. The earlier "solution" of using 3rd…
MP4 files won't play on the web. ".mp4 files are supported but something went wrong."
So I've been uploading videos to dropbox and suddenly dropbox just stopped allowing me to view the videos on the site. My other videos play fine but the ones I upload now just won't play. Anyone know the cause for this?
Google Docs + Safari - not working
I'm trying to use Google Docs with Dropbox and I'm having issues with Safari. I've created a doc, but when I go to edit it, Safari says: "Google Sheets needs access Google Sheets needs to authenticate your session. Please allow cookie access for Google Sheets by clicking here. Learn more to allow access to third-party…
How to permanently delete files or empty your trash bin without waiting for 30 days
How to permanently delete files or empty your trash bin without waiting for 30 days This actually works and I added a few things to clarify. Per Mark Mc (SUPER USER): Completely ignore that Trash folder. * Go to the link I gave (www.dropbox.com/home) * There navigate to the folders where your were files are that you want…
Is it possible to search for files in order of file size?
Hello, in order to free up unused space, is there a way to search for large, forgotten files anywhere in the dropbox tree so that one can decide whether to keep them or delete them? Thankyou Adolfo
Specify the destination when downloading via the web to a PC that doesn't have the Dropbox app?
I want to be able to specify the destination when downloading via the web to a PC that does not have Dropbox installed. Dropbox seems to default to the Windows default download folder, and I cannot find an option to change this.
See folders on website but not laptop
I havent been on Dropbox for about a year, I consult witha company tht has a Business account. The gentleman I work with at the company created a new folder and shared it with me. I can see it on the website but not my computer. I created a new folder on the website and shared it with my boss. I can't see that folder on my…
Oops Something went wrong
Dear Sir/Madam, I am uploding a video file which is 2.66GB I have tried to upload it by using the upload button and the drag & drop option in the Chrome Browser on Acer Chromebook. The upload is nearly completed and I get the message "Oops something went wrong - Connection Lost" I tried to upload the same file 4 times and…
Is it possible to bypass the 'sign in' prompt when viewing shared links?
When I share dropbox file links to someone without Dropbox account. The message will be shown and it will discourage people from viewing this file. Does anyone know how to make it disapear without clicking the "X" or "No thanks, continue to view" text?
"files are supported but something went wrong" when previewing all my files.
i see this error message for everything not only .pdf this problem aslo apply in .mp4 , .mp3 , .docx and this is screenshoot >>
How can I download an entire folder to an external server?
Hi Team! I should download one of my sizable Dropbox folders to a remote server. (The folder is too big to download locally, therefore, I have to work with the folder on a high-performance server instead). * I tried to use wget or curl + the URL of the folder (https://www.dropbox.com/xxxxx?dl=1). I keep getting an error…
Full-text-search not working for Plus
Hi, I'm currently trying the Plus plan in order to substitute my Evernote account. One of the needed features is the "full-text-search" and as stated in dropbox webpage: "If you're a Dropbox Plus, Professional, or Business user, you have access to a feature called full-text search, which can find files by file name,…
Can't view or download any file using ANY web browser
Wow always use the desktop client or android. But on web browser Firefox, Chrome or Edge, all in private mode I cannot preview OR download any of my files.
Accents in plain txt files incorrectly displayed
I saved some accented and umlauted characters in a plain txt file using mac with UTF-8 encoding under a dropbox folder, and when opening it using dropbox in a browser or on an ios dropbox app, the acccented characters are incorrectly displyed, i.e. ignroed or replaced with something wierd. Conversely when I saved a plain…
My full HD uploaded videos only play in 720p?
Doe Dropbox not play my uploaded videos in 1080p (full HD)? I definitely put full 1080p videos here on occasion but DB never plays them full resolution. My browser and internet is fully capable of playing/displaying 1080p (250 down/12 up).
Is it possible to view the file in full screen via shared link?
Hey Guys I have a project for the PS3 console I need to have an image that opens in full screen, that i can update it without changing its link Since you guys knows the ps3 browser is very old so the only file host server that works on it is DROPBOX YAY so i dropped the image file on my dropbox account…
What is this UFO icon on some of Dropbox files online?
There is a UFO symbol next to one of my uploaded files, does anyone know what that means?

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