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Shepsl's avatar
Shepsl
Explorer | Level 4
8 years ago
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Message using old version of Dropbox

I keep getting a message when starting desktop Dropbox that I'm using an old version, but when I download install .exe and try to execute it says invalid and check app store. Seems it's confusing des...
desktop
Mobile
Setting up the apps
windows
  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    8 years ago

    Just click Install anyway. Microsoft is trying to get you to install the app from the store, which is intended for mobile devices and does not work the same as the regular Dropbox client.

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Rich
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
8 years ago

Just click Install anyway. Microsoft is trying to get you to install the app from the store, which is intended for mobile devices and does not work the same as the regular Dropbox client.

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Shepsl
Explorer | Level 4
8 years ago

Walter and Rich That worked! I have to say that that whole Microsoft thing and the way the choices are displayed is really misleading -- not to mention alarming.  The "Install anyway" button gets lost in the shuffle of misdirection.  It should be right up top and say "CONTINUE WITH INSTALLATION OF DESKTOP APP".   

Thank you both for your help!

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 years ago

    Glad to hear this worked and thanks for keeping us in the loop Shepsl.

    If you ever come up with a Dropbox question, please let us know.

    In the meantime, have a maginificent weekend!

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