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curiousfrosting
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3 months ago
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'Bad image' error when installing the desktop app on new PC with Windows 11

I have downloaded several versions on the installer for dropbox on a new to me lenovo PC running windows 11 It's a clean W11 install, no previous dropbox installs but I always get the same error wh...
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    curiousfrosting
    3 months ago

    Thank you, after a fair bit of digging it became apparent that my whole windows install was the problem with missing dll files. After a clean install of windows 11 I installed the Dropbox desktop app without issue.

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curiousfrosting
New member | Level 2
3 months ago

Thank you, after a fair bit of digging it became apparent that my whole windows install was the problem with missing dll files. After a clean install of windows 11 I installed the Dropbox desktop app without issue.

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Megan
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3 months ago

Hey curiousfrosting!

Thanks for letting us know that your issue is fixed. 

We'll be one post away if you need anything else! 😇

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