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nillydog
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

I don't have access to my files. Couldn’t be opened because you don’t have permission to view.

All of a sudden I can no longer access my files in Dropbox. Why?  
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nillydog
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

I keep all my recipes on Dropbox. When I go to access one I get this message: 

The file “Skirt Steak with Calabrian Chile Chimichurri and Crispy Parmesan Potatoes Recipe.pdf” couldn’t be opened because you don’t have permission to view it.

It is my file, Why don't I have permission? Thanks.

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