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pwlt
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago
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Difficulty Installing Dropbox on M1 Macbook Pro - "Download Failed"

I find myself unable to install dropbox on this Macbook.   I am able to get the "dropbox installer" on the computer. When I start the process, the progress bar begins loading. I've tried dozens of ...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    4 years ago
    Hey pwlt, sorry to jump in here, but could you try installing the app from this page and let us know how it goes?

    Also, have you rebooted your computer at all lately? 
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Walter
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4 years ago
Hey pwlt, sorry to jump in here, but could you try installing the app from this page and let us know how it goes?

Also, have you rebooted your computer at all lately? 
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pwlt
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago

Thank you!

 

I don't know what changed. I gave it a couple days, deleted everything related to dropbox from the computer, and tried your link again - this time it worked. Thank you very much!!!!

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    4 years ago
    Glad to hear it's sorted and thanks for keeping me in the loop too pwlt

    Have a lovely week ahead and see you around!

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