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kgaiser
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4 years ago
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Open files from Dropbox Web in the File Explorer

I'm on Dropbox Web and looking for a way to open a file or folder in the Windows File Explorer (I have the Dropbox app installed). I recall there used to be a way to do this, but can't seem to find i...
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    4 years ago

    Hi kgaiser, I'd be happy to help with this! 

     

    It looks like you're referring to the Open function from the website. Can you check out this article for some additional info?

     

    Give me another nudge if you have any other questions, cheers!

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Megan
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4 years ago

Hi kgaiser, I'd be happy to help with this! 

 

It looks like you're referring to the Open function from the website. Can you check out this article for some additional info?

 

Give me another nudge if you have any other questions, cheers!

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kgaiser
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Thank you Megan - your suggestion works; the only caveat worth noting is that the file or folder must be synced (either locally or online) to your local computer for the "File Explorer" option to appear. 

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    Megan
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    4 years ago

    Glad to hear that (or read in our case) kgaiser!

     

    If you need anything else, I'll be one post away! Cheers. 😊

    • CathLG's avatar
      CathLG
      New member | Level 2
      3 years ago

      Hello Megan,

      I have similar problem (sorry for my bad ENglish, from France)


      For most of my files in dropbox.com, I can use the Open function from the website, to open into the windows Explorer.

      But for 3 folders, I don't have the option !

      SO the only for me to get back the files on the pc is to upload the folder ...

      Can you help me with this ?

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        3 years ago

        Hi CathLG, is there anything special about these 3 folders? Are you already synced on your local machine? Do they have any special characters in the name, or are they shared folders?

         

        Any other info or screenshots would be helpful!

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