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Why can't I open Smart Synced online-only files?

Why can't I open Smart Synced online-only files?

SherryCooper
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Hi, 

I've been using the smart sync function to save space on my Mac. It has been working very well until today. 

When I try to open any files that are set to online only, they will not open. However, when I choose local, they do open. 

These files opened fine yesterday, but now today they won't. It's not just a small number of files. it's ALL of them. 

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JonShad
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Hi - now it seems to be working normally, 100% of the time.

 

Offline works, and did work.

 

I haven't knowingly changed anything, so I can suggest what might have happened to make it work.

 

Thanks for the follow-up.

Walter
Dropbox Staff
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Glad to hear it's sorted now and thanks for keeping me in the loop too @JonShad

 

See you around the Community and have a lovely week ahead!


Walter
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
dropbox.com/support


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