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Ryanimal
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

"Reconnecting to the internet, this may take a moment" desktop app error as of 204.4.5420

As of today's update, my Windows Dropbox desktop app is giving me the "Reconnecting to the internet, this may take a moment" error message, and will no longer sync. Dropbox version: 204.4.5420 W...
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house12's avatar
house12
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I'm having the same issue! already rebooted, already did everything! reinstall, clean reinstall and also wiped my computer and started fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nancy
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2 years ago

Sorry to hear you’ve having the same issue, house12. When saying you did a clean reinstall, do you mean an advanced reinstall perhaps?

Can you clarify the Dropbox app version you’re running on your computer?

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