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Morgs
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3 years ago
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Can't open .msg files on Mac

Hi, can anyone help pleas? I can't open .msg files on my Mac that have been saved in dropbox from a PC. These are the things I have tried with no success 1) I have tried sharing the link from dro...
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    Morgs
    3 years ago

    Hi Megan, thanks for getting back to me.

    I've ended up purchasing a .msg file app from apple, so I can download them and open them with that. Thanks πŸ™‚

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Morgs
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Hi Megan, thanks for getting back to me.

I've ended up purchasing a .msg file app from apple, so I can download them and open them with that. Thanks πŸ™‚

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Linda Leong
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

I purchased licence for Outlook 365 and yet I still cannot open my .msg files in Dropbox. Downloaded files either showed garbage or blank. Help!

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    Megan
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    3 years ago

    Hi Linda Leong, let's jump into this! 

     

    Which platform do you use, in order for you to open your .msg files? Do you use our desktop app, website, or mobile app? 

     

    Do you get any errors when trying to open these files? 

     

    Keep me posted!

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      Linda Leong
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 years ago

      Hi Megan

       

      I noticed the Dropbox default apps are Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Perhaps, I should add Outlook into this list? If so, what should I do?

       

       

       

      On my Mac, I already have a licence for Outlook 365. However, each time I try to open an .msg from web or downloaded files from Dropbox, I either get the following or blank.

       

       

      Looking forward to your advice.

       

      Many thanks in advance!

       

       

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        Megan
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        3 years ago

        Hi Linda Leong, thanks for the added info you've provided! 

         

        Please keep in mind that Dropbox doesn't preview .MSG files. You'll need to export them and use an application that is capable of opening them.

         

        I hope this clarifies!

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