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cannot create shared link to a folder
Hello I just uploaded a folder of files to my Dropbox that I want to share. Problem is that when I got to that folder (and yes it has sync'ed so all is well there), and I click on Sharing. It gives me the option to "Create Link", but when I click on "Create Link" it does nothing. No link or anything. I tried it both Firefox and IE, and it still did it. And I have the lastest versions of both browsers with up-to-date patches.
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Yeah it must be a problem with the Public folder. I made a different folder and copied everything I formerly had in the Public folder into that new folder. Now sharing and sharing links works like charm.
Yes, I get the same results. In the past, I could create links to folders and files beneath the Public folder. Suddenly can not do it anymore. I repeated your experiment, created a new folder from my dropbox Home, and copied folders to that new folder, now Links works okay beneath the new folder, but not beneath the original Public folder.
Ummm, hey, tech support, I know it's not a pleasant task, but maybe it's time to go back to the programmers and say, "What did you do?"
- Mark
Super User II
I suspect its probably something to do with the Public folder being depreciated in March (i.e. it will become a standard folder and no longer have ANY WORKING links in it) for free users and Sept. for paying. Hi Dropbox
I use your 'create a shared link' about 20 times a day. Now when i right clik on my desktop app it doesnt give me that option.
Can you explain?
- Jane
Dropbox Staff
Spoiler- Stop Dropbox needed) by clicking the Dropbox icon in the system tray at the bottom of your screen. >Click on the :gear: icon in the Notifications panel and select Dropbox".
- Uninstall Dropbox: If Dropbox was installed by a Windows administrator in Program Files, you will need admin permissions to remove the application.]> Click on the Start button on the bottom left of your screen, and select Panel" 7), or type Control Panel at the Start screen or start menu, and click on it 10, 8 ).> Click a Program". >Select Dropbox from the list of programs and click
- When the uninstall finishes, reboot your computer. This will make sure the uninstall is complete.
- At that point, I’d suggest disabling any Security/Antivirus programs & give our offline installer a try:
