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Nosbags
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago
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err_connection_refused

Can’t seem to connect to Dropbox at all using multiple different browsers and in private /incognito mode. Keeps saying refuses to connect. Have added Dropbox.com to trusted sites in settings, uninsta...
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  • Kristo34's avatar
    Kristo34
    5 years ago

    It works, thank you! I just deleted the host file and it started working.

    1. Press Windows Key + R.
    2. Type %WinDir%\System32\Drivers\Etc into the Run window and click OK.
    3. Delete hosts file .
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Nosbags
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago
Hi Jay,
I can connect using a different computer on the exact same network. My phone is connected to the same network using the wifi, and all connect just fine. Its purely isolated to my browsers/computer. No idea why especially when all other website traffic isn’t affected in anyway.
Have also made sure ether site isn’t blocked in the browser too.
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Daphne
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6 years ago

Could you please check if there are any pending updates for your browsers, @Nosbags?

 

If they are fully updated, I can suggest reinstalling the browser or restoring the browser to it's default settings to see if that helps.

 

Should the issue persist after trying the above, please let me know which versions of the browsers you have installed.

  • captainbianco's avatar
    captainbianco
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago
    I'm having the same issue and "reinstall the browser" is such a lazy answer. The likelihood that somehow all of the browsers on my computer need to be reinstalled just defies logic.

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