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wang_dong
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
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Files in Dropbox not opening in Spotlight?

I'm having trouble opening up files in Spotlight (Mac OS 13.2.1) that are in Dropbox (v173.4.6706). When I search for files in Spotlight they pop up, but when I click on them or hit enter the files do not open in any application. Nothing happens. This does not happen with files stored outside of Dropbox. Any fixes?

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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 years ago

    Hi there wang_dong, sorry to hear about this.

     

    Could you clarify if this is affecting both online only files and files that are available offline on your computer  and if you've tried rebooting your device or even re-indexing Spotlight?

     

    Let me know and we'll take it from there. 

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    Walter
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    3 years ago

    Hi there wang_dong, sorry to hear about this.

     

    Could you clarify if this is affecting both online only files and files that are available offline on your computer  and if you've tried rebooting your device or even re-indexing Spotlight?

     

    Let me know and we'll take it from there. 

  • wang_dong's avatar
    wang_dong
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    Hi Walter,

     

    It looks like rebuilding the Spotlight indexed might have fixed that, thank you! I will report back if I have any more difficulties.

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    Walter
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    3 years ago

    Glad to hear that wang_dong - thanks for the update too!

     

    See you around the Community and take care. 

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