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JohnnyDrama
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

There was a problem completing this request

Hi Everyone,   Yes, I am also facing the famous error message "there was a problem completing this request". I just switched from an Macbook to a Windows laptop. I freshly installed windows 10 ...
Desktop
dropbox business
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  • JohnnyDrama's avatar
    JohnnyDrama
    2 years ago
    Hey Walter,

    So I got it sorted now, I guess it had something to do with my own network at home. I was able to login from the office without a problem.

    Thanks for the help anyway!
  • JohnnyDrama's avatar
    JohnnyDrama
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago
    Yes I can. Without any problems. I tried 3 different accounts, all 3 work online but not within the app.
    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      2 years ago

      Are you a free user at all? 

       

      If so have you checked www.dropbox.com/account/security to make sure you dont have more than 3 connected devices? 

      • JohnnyDrama's avatar
        JohnnyDrama
        Helpful | Level 6
        2 years ago
        Yes I checked. The account I want to sign in to, is our business account so it’s not a free plan.

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