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lr2
8 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Can't reinstall on Windows 7
My Windows 7 desktop version does not run. There is no icon in the notification area. I tried uninstalling then reinstalling and nothing happens... no messages or errors. I can access my account via ...
- 8 years agoThanks for your swift reply and the additional details, much appreciated!At this point, I’d suggest taking a step back. It seems that something has been blocking the application from updating or installing. To better determine the case, please follow this link to the latest stable Dropbox version and let me know what happens when you try downloading the installer from the website. Does the .exe file download down on your pc? What happens there?If the application is downloaded (listed on your downloaded items), though can’t run, please let me know! To get past that, provided that the application has been downloaded, I’d suggest trying to run the .exe file in Safe Mode.If the application isn’t downloaded from the website, please let me know in your reply!Warm regards,JaneA
dbeato
8 years agoSuper User alumni
I would recommend uninstalling Dropbox using the following tool:
Then Reinstall Dropbox as above, if that does not work use another user profile to make sure is not a corrupted profile.
- lr28 years agoExplorer | Level 4
dbeato,
I used the link to uninstall Dropbox then reinstalled with the anti virus disabled. I'm sorry to say it did not solve the problem.
Thank you for your suggestion.
LR
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