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01SK1975
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
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Can't install Dropbox on Win 11 Pro - "download failed" error

After reinstalling my computer, same hard- and software, I can't install Dropbox. Tried all solitions, automatic and manual, without firewall, etc., to no avail.

 

Says it confirms the downloading failed. What so ever that means!

 

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  • TWOcvfan's avatar
    TWOcvfan
    11 months ago

    I had the same problem and using the offline installer worked 👍

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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Hi there, 01SK1975, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Have you tried installing the app using the offline installer, to see if that helps?

     

    Keep me posted.

  • 01SK1975's avatar
    01SK1975
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Yes, with same error.

     

    "Confirmation that the downloaded file failed" ... probable it didn't download properly. The installationfile does so though.

  • 01SK1975's avatar
    01SK1975
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Tried using a different browser, first one was Edge. Now trying Brave it keeps waiting for download and retrying, until it also fails.

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Thanks for the update, 01SK1975.

     

    Hmm, can you try another browser, like Firefox or Chrome and let me know what you see with those?

  • Roumor's avatar
    Roumor
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    I'm having the same problem! it happens when I open the downloaded file from your site.

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Hey Roumor, sorry to hear that!

     

    Have you tried downloading the installer from a different browser, to see if that makes a difference?

  • TWOcvfan's avatar
    TWOcvfan
    New member | Level 2
    11 months ago

    I had the same problem and using the offline installer worked 👍

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