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LB77
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Files in Dropbpx have grey X
One of our users is having issues where a grey 'X' appears over the file icon. Files are located within the Dropbox folder.
The files are not openable or moveable in this form and are not present...
- 3 years ago
LB77 wrote:
One of our users is having issues where a grey 'X' appears over the file icon.
The X is a Windows icon; not a Dropbox icon. Refer to the What does the gray “X” icon mean? section at the bottom of this help article.
Rich
3 years agoSuper User II
LB77 wrote:
One of our users is having issues where a grey 'X' appears over the file icon.
The X is a Windows icon; not a Dropbox icon. Refer to the What does the gray “X” icon mean? section at the bottom of this help article.
- LB773 years agoExplorer | Level 4
OK. I've forwarded the basic solutions to the user.
Under what circumstances would the folder/files not be syncing with Dropbox?
- Walter3 years agoDropbox StaffHey LB77 - sorry to jump in here, but I just wanted to mention that you can find most of the reasons why this would happen and how to troubleshoot it in this Help Center article.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
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