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FIREALARM
New member | Level 2
3 years ago
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Cannot open files if not connected to network

I'm in the process of transitioning from ShareFile to Dropbox. However, it appears i have found that i am unable to open a file created by another user if my laptop is not connected to the network. W...
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    FIREALARM
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    THANKS! I checked on my desktop and I did see a couple of my main folders were not set to MAKE AVAILABLE OFFLINE. I'm sure its the same on my laptop. 

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