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dmccorkleporter
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Getting a "Missing app to open Dropbox-link. Try app store" error on Windows 11 after reinstalling

I had dropbox desktop app and it stopped syncing. I uninstalled and tried to start over downloading desktop app. I keep getting an Error message that says missing app to open dropbox-link. Try app st...
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Nancy
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2 years ago

Thanks for posting on our Community, dmccorkleporter! 

 

Did you reinstall the Dropbox app on your computer via this link? 

 

If yes, can you send me a screenshot of the error you keep getting? 

 

Keep me updated.

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dmccorkleporter
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago
I’m at work now so can’t send screenshot from home pc

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