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  • Hello, Yes, you are right. There can be anything since it's not directly from you (Dropbox web). That's why I attached that note, that there can be anything dangerous. Note: this will also works with this (full offline verion) linke (directly from you - aka clean): https://www.dropbox.com/downloading?plat=win&type=full…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft October 2017
  • It is kinda strange that it's not working on my side but it's workign on yours. Are you sure you block your firewall properly? Like with DROP rule on all IP range for Dropbox? (DNS is allowed). Setup just at Dropbox client, not IE. (note: report submited as suggested).
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft September 2017
  • Hello, thanks - I will. Since Im still on version 33.4.23 (from last manual update mentioned previously). It is still NOT working. Sorry. Note: version 33.4.23, windows 7pro, dropbox client restarted. (this is BETA release right?) never mind, I had and have turned ON early releases.…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft September 2017
  • Ok. Long story short. 1) Windows Dropbox client can't do update via SOCKS proxy. 2) Official Dropbox client (from dropbox page) can't update via SOCKS proxy either. 3) direct Dropbox.com site is blocked No solution or message "accepted as a bug.. " from Dropbox side. So there is my NON-official solution: ** HOW TO INSTALL…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft September 2017
  • And 7 days are out. "You're using an old version of Dropbox. Please update to the latest verstion to continue using Dropbox" Update is not possible to do. SOCKS setting from Dropbox or IE (global) will not work there. Firewall rule can't be deleted ... that means .. game over :-(
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft September 2017
  • Hello, A = my computer B = firewall/gateway at company C = computer outside comp. network A -------> B#fw ---> (internet) //connection to internet, all trafic A --SSH--> C ------> (internet) Dropbox client have SOCKS5 to "C". Computer A and C dont have any restrictions on firewall. (so no, there is no firewall on local…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft September 2017
  • Ok, I'll try. file:///C:/users/..../appdata/local/temp/dbxlqzzara.html# (source is Dropbox client) no SOCKS: just white page, spinning wheel, then ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT with SOCKS: "We're now downloading Dropbox" and link to https://www.dropbox.com/download?plat=win ---- Dropbox Installer: Connecting to Internet ...…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft August 2017
  • Hi, (sorry for not mentioning: Windows 7 PRO, SP1). I'm reporting this because Dropbox client (windows version, outdated) is saying that "You're using and old version of Dropbox. Please update within the next 5 days to continue using Dropbox". Also that automatic update here is NOT working. This issue is about bug report…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft August 2017
  • Hi, yes. Dropbox client works and sync files properly. Via socks5 server configured within Dropbox client setting (tunnel is made via PuTTy, SSH -> socks .. clasic Linux stuff). It's working like this several months. And yes, update (withing Dropbox client) is NOT accepting (using) this setting. Note that I dont have…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft August 2017
  • Hi. Please read my 1st post. I'll say ut again - YES, our firewall is blicking all in/out comming request on all ports, all protocols on all Dropbox IP. That is why this issue is about socks/proxy server. Update wont use this setting neither installer. Any tips why internal dropbox update dont go thru this line? ( tups…
    in Why can't the Dropbox client update via SOCKS proxy? Comment by xsoft August 2017
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