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Re: Dropbox says can't find some files when trying to open

Dropbox/Mac: "Filename" Can't Be Found

georgecwbrown
Explorer | Level 4

I can't seem to see anyone else with this issue, but I've had it for a short while now & it's really annoying:

 

Problem: Most times when I double click to open a file I am presented with the following error. These files are already local prior to me attempting to open them. After dismissing the error & attempting to open the file a second time it is successful & no error presents itself.

 

Ventura 13.3.1

Dropbox 172.3.7538

 

Screenshot 2023-04-15 at 12.18.41.png

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Hannah
Dropbox Staff

Thanks for the update, Maiwenn!

 

Hmm, if the downloaded files from the web are also giving you the same error, it might have to do with Excel itself, but let's continue investigating.

 

If you completely close the Dropbox app, does the issue persist? 

 

Just make sure the files you'll try to open are set to available offline, before you close the app.


Hannah
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
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maiwennoplinus
Explorer | Level 3

Hi Hannah!


So I discovered that dropbox was installed on my google drive instead of my internal hard drive. I've put dropbox where it is supposed to be and tadaaa problem solved 🙂 

But thanks a lot for your help anyways!

Have a great day,
Maiwenn

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