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AnnieBa
New member | Level 2
11 months ago

Can't view my Word and Excel Files

I was trying to make more space on my c drive and uninstalled some apps (not sure exactly which ones).     Before doing this I was able to access all my word and excel files in my drop box on the...
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  • AnnieBa's avatar
    AnnieBa
    11 months ago

    Thanks Jay.  I downloaded all of the apps again and it appears to be working.

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Jay
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11 months ago

Hi AnnieBa, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

When you used to open those files, what program would open on the computer?

 

Would it open the Dropbox site to edit those files?

 

This will help me to assist further!

  • AnnieBa's avatar
    AnnieBa
    New member | Level 2
    11 months ago

    Thanks Jay.  I downloaded all of the apps again and it appears to be working.

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