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rebel93465
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Can't download a single file from my Mac.
Ive been using dropbox forever
Suddenly, I can't download a single file from my entire dropbox
I reinstalled the app and that did nothing - says none of my files are linked to dropbox even though they are sitting inside dropbox on my mac
What else do I need to do? Im betting the system extension is corrupt but none of the doc Ive foun talks about it
THANKS MUCH
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- rebel934652 years agoExplorer | Level 3
FYI. I have no picture or anything that I would normally use to access settings on the desktop within dropbox. So Im pretty sure its an extension issue. The server side shows my macbook linked but I cant do anything with files in the dropbox other than open and edit- I cant share in any way
- Megan2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey rebel93465, let's jump right into this!
Just to make sure we're on the same page here: do you have a Dropbox folder locally inside your Finder?
If so, do you see any Dropbox icons on your desktop or menu bar? Feel free to clarify the app's current version and syncing status with me.
Keep me posted!
- rebel934652 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Thanks for the help!
I have a dropbox folder in my Finder and all my files are there (not online, on the server)
I have NO app widgets on the side or in the tray above
his is what I see in the Finder when I load a DB folder.
It says This is an Unlinked Dropbox on the left hand side above the file list . Not sure why the SS is blurry
THANKS FOR HEPIJNG. I am so limited in what I can do because of this!
reb
- Hannah2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey rebel93465, thanks for the screenshot.
Does your computer appear as a connected device in the "devices" section of your security page here?
- rebel934652 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Yes. Checked that first.... THANKS for helping.
- rebel934652 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Wondering if I should be sure all files are on server, delete Dropbox folder and app and reinstall? I deleted the app and reinstalled but not the DB folder in Finder.. Im a tech consultant FYI - its acting like an extension is missing? I thought reinstalling the app would fix it but it didnt. So wipe it clean and start over (meaning dropbox clean not whole mac)
- Hannah2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Can you please first clarify what you mean by "server", rebel93465?
- rebel934652 years agoExplorer | Level 3
The dropbox server where you store files.... vs local files
- Jay2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi rebel93465, since you mentioned that the screenshots shows that it's an unlinked Dropbox folder, are you certain that the Dropbox desktop application is signed into the correct account as on the Dropbox site?
Are you looking at the correct Dropbox folder on your device? Could you use these steps to locate it?
- rebel934652 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I am signed into the correct account and all my files are in my dropbox folder in my finder. I simply cannot DOWLOAD them from the dropbox server (where you store them) I click on ANY file and nothing happens.
This is why I asked if I shold delete the folder and start over. I reinstalled tje app WitHOUT deleting the file folder of my dropbox files on the macbook.
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