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DHoesly
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Can't see uploaded files

A couple of months ago, I uploaded three dozen files, but I can't see them.  The links for all but one work, but when I uploaded the errant file again, and tested its link it STILL doesn't work.   An...
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DHoesly
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Thanks for the hint, Rich!  I followed the instructions in that link, except I used "ForceShellExecute" as the registry value instead of "Value Name: ForceShellExecute" (which is how the instructions read).  However, although the Dropbox link works fine in the URL window, it still fails when put as a link in a Word doc.  Guess I'll try the Microsoft forums....   Again, thanks for trying!

Dave

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DHoesly
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Rich---  forgot to mention that I had the same failure even after re-booting (which I thought might be necessary, the registry having been changed).

Dave

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