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Why can't I upload files to my Dropbox account?
I have used dropbox for years, I believe a new version was just installed and now I can't upload files. A simple video clip 848MB. It comes up Error and lost connection. I have internet connection so...
Hi djfrankief,
Let' s check on some things together:
1) Make sure you have configured your Antivirus/Firewall software to allow Dropbox to run.
2) Make sure you are not running a Beta version of the Dropbox app :
1. Log in to www.dropbox.com using your web browser.
2. Click on your name at the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "Settings".
4. From the "Profile" tab, scroll down to the section titled "Preferences" and uncheck the box next to "Include me in early releases" if it is checked.
5. Then download the latest stable version of the Dropbox desktop application. Once you install the stable build, it might take some time to re-index the files and sync any pending changes.3) Check for incompatible file names - You can use Dropbox's "Bad Files Check" webpage here to determine which files are not syncing due to incompatibilities:
4) If you made sure all of the above are configured correctly, please raise a ticket with our support team providing the context of the issue so that we can check what's going on.Let me know if you need further help!
Thanks!
This is my first time using dropbox, and I want to upload my files. I can upload all of my doc. files, but I can't upload my pptx. files. When I try to drag my power point to dropbox, it just let me to download that file.
Do you know why?
p.s. I'm sorry if my English is bad.
Hi Felicia,
The Dropbox desktop application can handle files and folders of any size or number and is the preferred method of uploading files. The web site uploader has a limit of 10GB per file and cannot upload folders, only selections of files. For folders or larger files you need to use the Dropbox desktop application.
You can read more and find a link to download the application here:
https://help.dropbox.com/desktop-web/desktop-application-overview
For more information on how to add files using the Dropbox desktop application, please visit:
https://help.dropbox.com/desktop-web/add-files
Regards,
Dom
