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Can open files directly on Dropbox - get error message saying "cannot open file"
Since installed MacOS Catalina and Dropbox update - can't open any file directly on Dropbox. Have to open file from the original program (like Word, Excel) - go to Open... then navigate to the Dropbo...
Thanks for getting back to me with the screenshots DCh02!
Do you get the same error message if you try and open the file directly from the Dropbox folder in your Finder window? You can right click the file and choose "View in Finder" to easily navigate there.
If you do get a similar error, can you try temporarily closing the desktop app and trying to open the file to see if there's any change? You can close the app by:
- Clicking the Dropbox icon in your system tray/menu bar.
- Click the profile pic/initials icon in the top right of the window.
- Choose "Quit Dropbox".
Let me know how it goes!
Hi Daphne,
The files appear to have the green tick next to them - I haven't been able to enable smart sync yet (but that's another issue). Attached are a couple of screen shots...Edited by moderatorEdited by moderator
Daphne
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffThanks for getting back to me with the screenshots DCh02!
Do you get the same error message if you try and open the file directly from the Dropbox folder in your Finder window? You can right click the file and choose "View in Finder" to easily navigate there.
If you do get a similar error, can you try temporarily closing the desktop app and trying to open the file to see if there's any change? You can close the app by:
- Clicking the Dropbox icon in your system tray/menu bar.
- Click the profile pic/initials icon in the top right of the window.
- Choose "Quit Dropbox".
Let me know how it goes!
Dear Daphne,
Thank you! Feel a bit silly as the most basic solution is always quit and restart! Yes, that did the trick (the right clicking and opening in Finder didn't sort but restarting did).
I had forgotten that you can quit Dropbox - I just always have taken for granted that its just always running on the background. With the recent updates to MacOs and Dropbox, makes sense to quit and restart... Thanks again!
D
- Daphne
I'm glad to hear that did the trick DCh02!
Thanks for letting us know here too, I'm sure this will be a helpful step for anyone else who might face the same issue.
If there's anything else I can help with or you have any other questions, don't hesitate to give me a nudge here. I'd be happy to help. :grin:
I hope you enjoy your day!
