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Trillman88
5 years agoNew member | Level 2
OOPS something WENT WRONG W/ Opening files
I am having a major issue every day opening my files in dropbox.
When I am in dropbox online, I click on the 3 dots to open file it appears to load for a while and then gives me an error messag...
- 5 years ago
Does this happen on other browsers as well?
What about through an incognito window?
Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Hi Trillman88, let's see what we can find.
You mention that you click on the three dots to open the file.
Does the file not preview when you click on it directly?
A screenshot of the error message would also be very helpful.
Thanks!
Trillman88
5 years agoNew member | Level 2
Sorry not when i Click on the 3 dots, Its when i click the down arrow and click on open, then "Open with Excel"
- Lusil5 years agoDropbox Staff
Does this happen on other browsers as well?
What about through an incognito window?
- Trillman885 years agoNew member | Level 2
let me give that a shot
- Lusil5 years agoDropbox Staff
Take as long as you need.
Thanks!
Edit: Glad to hear that!
If anything else comes up in the future, just give us another shout.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead!
- Trillman885 years agoNew member | Level 2
it does seem to work in incognito window!!! Thank you!
- Trillman885 years agoNew member | Level 2
Why does that make a difference?
- Walter5 years agoDropbox Staff
There might be an issue with your browser's cache or a specific browser extension Trillman88.
Let us know if you have any follow up questions!
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