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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…
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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…
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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
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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?
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"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 >>
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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 ****** 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…
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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,…
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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.
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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…
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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).
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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…
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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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How can I download files straight from my Dropbox account to an external ****** drive?
I need to download some ****** files straight to an external ****** drive instead of the internal drive on my macbook. I cant find the option to switch the default download location.
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Error "There was a problem completing this request" restoring deleted folder
I accidenly deleted a large folder - within the last day. I am trying to recover, but I keep on encountering an error "There was a problem completing this request." I have seen lots of discussions on the topic, but didn't see if there is a solution. This folder is quite large. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Downloading shared folder not in zip format
Can a folder of files be shared and not download as a zip file, but just as a folder, as it was uploaded to Dropbox as? Seems Drop box creates a share link for a folder and compresses it to zip so when sharing the link, the person downloading it gets a zip file that needs to be extracted. Thanks for any answers on this…
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Printing/Downloading a PDF from DropBox
I work in the IT department in a county office building. We have public users that incounter errors when trying to download/print PDFs from dropbox. The errors are different between Chrome and IE. In Chrome the PDFs will open blank or will print blank. If opened in IE when you click print it begins a download and then gets…
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Open files from Dropbox online in Office desktop app
Hi Team, Can I open dropbox file in office desktop app from online word page. It is working in sharepoint. Please check below screen of sharpoint. Please adivse.
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Upload stuck when uploading larger files through the website.
Hello! When trying to upload files the upload gets stuck at 20 or 30%. This only happens when uploading large files (files are smaller than storage space). Can anyone help please? Thanks!
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I can't download files from my Dropbox account online.
I'm trying to download folders from Dropbox to my laptop. Some have worked but 2 folder won't download. Any reason why this is happening? Many thanks
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Dropbox is not allowing me to download. It usually gives me an error.
so, for almost a year now I've been having a problem with dropbox where it does not allow me to download anything directly from the site, I would have to save the file I want to download in my dropbox and either download 2 things at once or wait for dropbox to sync stuff to my PC at first, it started with not allowing me…
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Introducing:: Spaces Icon to dropbox.com
Overview We are introducing the Spaces icon to Dropbox Spaces on dropbox.com, in order to have consistent iconography across the Dropbox desktop app and the Dropbox website. The Spaces icon will be visible in the following sections of the Files tab:* List view * Grid View * Spaces pinned to a folder overview section * The…
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Is there no way to unzip a folder within Dropbox?
Is there seriously no way to unzip a folder within Dropbox?? Currently this process has me 1.Upload Zipfolder to Dropbox 2. When ready to work with items within that folder, Download the Zip Folder to PC. 3. Extract needed file type 4. Re-upload that file type back to DB Anyone know of any easier process? or Icloud storage…
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I can't link my Yahoo mail to Dropbox
I Can not link my Yahoo mail to dropbox . Yahoo have removed the upside down v (next to the Attachment icon) that gave the option to Share from Dropbox . Does Dropbox now not support Yahoo mail or am I doing something wrong. Thank you for any help.
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Upload through browser extremely slow since today
In the past month I have uploaded over 900 GB through browser with roughly 20-30 mbits per second. Today the speed crashed down below 200 kb/s which is completely unusable. I have a 100mb/s line and the upload to other sites is working fine at full speed so it's clearly a Dropbox issue.
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Slide show feature removed
Viewing a folder of photos as a slide show is a basic feature which was previously available in Dropbox but has been removed. In my view this is a fundamental capability. I would like to send a link to others to let them view files easily without clicking/swiping on every shot and without downloading all the files. I don't…