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Sloop's avatar
Sloop
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Can't install Dropbox on Win10

Hi, every time i try to install Dropbox, i can't pass the point where i had to enter the security code. Every code send to my phone does not work. Every time it says that an error occured.  Has a...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Hey Sloop, sorry to jump in here, but could you try the offline installer from this page and let us know if this persists? 

Nancy's avatar
Nancy
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
2 years ago

Thanks for posting this here, Sloop!

 

Do you mind sending over a screenshot of the prompt you keep receiving, so that I may have a visual? Just make sure no personal info (like your email address) is showing, before posting it here. 

 

Let me know when you’re ready.

  • Sloop's avatar
    Sloop
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Hi Nancy, 

    will upload a Screenshot tomorrow. Tried it with the code three times today and now i am getting no code anymore. Seems that there is a limit of codes per day.

    • Sloop's avatar
      Sloop
      Explorer | Level 4
      2 years ago

      Attached the error message after adding the code and pressing ok:

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        2 years ago

        Hey Sloop, sorry to jump in here, but could you try the offline installer from this page and let us know if this persists? 

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