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Nosbags
Helpful | Level 6
5 years ago

err_connection_refused

Can’t seem to connect to Dropbox at all using multiple different browsers and in private /incognito mode. Keeps saying refuses to connect. Have added Dropbox.com to trusted sites in settings, uninsta...
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    Kristo34
    4 years ago

    It works, thank you! I just deleted the host file and it started working.

    1. Press Windows Key + R.
    2. Type %WinDir%\System32\Drivers\Etc into the Run window and click OK.
    3. Delete hosts file .
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coyotius
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Can people please reply with WHICH problem it fixed.  There appears to be TWO issues...people who can't sync their desktop app and those that can't access the Dropbox.com website and get the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED message in both Chrome and IE/Edge.  I never had an issue with syncing the app and installing the BETA did nada.  If installing the BETA actual fixes a web browser issue, I'd like to know what your step by step procedure was.

 

Also, if you're reporting a problem also state whether its the APP or BROWSER.  

 

For my browser error I've done everything short of a re-format/re-install to clear the issue...including uninstalling and re-installing the BETA.  Are there any Registry Keys that need to be deleted to get a clean BETA install, if it indeed fixes the browser error?

 

Mike

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