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CPDev
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Strange bug: "Unhandled Thrown Error!" using "Request Files" in Windows

Using Windows File Explorer, when we right-click inside a Dropbox-synched folder, and select "Request Files", the browser window opens with a 404 Not Found error. I have verified that the user is log...
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  • Luke L's avatar
    Luke L
    2 years ago

    CPDev Sorry for the inconvenience. This issue should have been fixed

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Jay
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Hi CPDev, are you able to create file requests directly from the site?

 

Do you have any custom API apps running, branding, or team restrictions which might affect file requests?

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CPDev
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Hi Jay,

 

Thanks for responding. We don't use the Dropbox API and file requests work just fine from the browser. The folders we've tried, our users have full access to them. If you want to email me, I can provide details about the accounts where we observe this behavior.

  • Luke L's avatar
    Luke L
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    2 years ago

    CPDev Sorry for the inconvenience. This issue should have been fixed

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      CPDev
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

      Hi Luke L, we tested and it is indeed fixed! Thank you for your excellent support 🙂

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