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Peter Liddel's avatar
Peter Liddel
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

problems installing dropbox on Samsung laptop

I am a big dropbox user, and trying to install Dropbox on my laptop. But it won't do it: it offers me the chance to install it via S mode, but then tellls me that is impossible too. Any help grateful...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Yes, this utilizes the ARM architecture so it won't be possible to install the desktop app, but only the S mode one Peter Liddel  

     

    I hope this clears things up! 

Peter Liddel's avatar
Peter Liddel
Explorer | Level 3

Thanks for the suggestion. I think it's a Qualcomm Snapdragon. Does that make sense?

 

 

Walter's avatar
Walter
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2 years ago

Yes, this utilizes the ARM architecture so it won't be possible to install the desktop app, but only the S mode one Peter Liddel  

 

I hope this clears things up! 

  • Peter Liddel's avatar
    Peter Liddel
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    thank you!

     

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    2 years ago

    No worries, Peter - I'm glad I could help.

     

    See you around the Community and take care! 

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