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jamesoliverfox
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5 years ago
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directory name is invalid

Hi all, please help.  I moved my Dropbox folder and now when I try to open a file from File Explorer it says 'directory name is invalid'. Using Windows 10. Can anyone let me know how to rectify...
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    jamesoliverfox
    5 years ago

    OK, seems to have fixed itself! Restarted dropbox, still didn't work. Tried again after posting this thread, suddenly all files open without the error.

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jamesoliverfox
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

OK, seems to have fixed itself! Restarted dropbox, still didn't work. Tried again after posting this thread, suddenly all files open without the error.

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