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magleahy's avatar
magleahy
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Can see folders but not files: This file cannot be previewed because you are offline

  1. I have tried opening in Incognito. 
  2. I have downloaded the app and can see the files there
  3. On a browser which is how I want to work - I cannot see the files suddenly
  4. I have permission to view (not edit)
  5. Another person who has permission cannot also but one who has permission can see the files
  6. This only started happening this week
  7. Screenshots at folder level with error and file level are available but can't see a way to attach
  8. I am a coder of websites so get me to try things as technical
  9. I don't want to edit files or add to the folder - just view the files - which I cannot

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hey magleahy, sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

     

    Did you try clearing your browser's cache or another browser?

     

    Can you please send us a screenshot of the exact error you're getting so that we can have a look too?

     

    You should be able to attach one through the camera icon (insert photo option) within your reply box. 

     

    Thanks!

    • magleahy's avatar
      magleahy
      Explorer | Level 3

       

      Thanks Walter. I don't think the cache would come into play if I tried on Incognito - right? 

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        I can see this is a shared folder magleahy 

         

        How have you been given access to this folder in the first place? Was it through a shared link with edit or view only permissions perhaps? 

         

        If you navigate to the members of the folder, do you see your account's email address shown there?