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Can't open files on my work PC

Can't open files on my work PC

Wiland
New member | Level 2

Hi, I can't seem to access my files on my desktop dropbox. E.g, when I try to open an image, the following message appears, "sorry photos can't open this file because the format is currently unsupported, or the file is corrupted". I can access the same files on my browser or android phone. We have a Dropbox for Business account. Please advise what I need to do, thanks.

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Re: Can't open files on my work PC

Mark
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Have you got a program installed, and configured, which can open those types of files? Especially something such as .raw


 


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Re: Can't open files on my work PC

Jay
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Hi @Wiland, thanks for messaging the Community.

 

As @Mark said, it's possible that you might have another program which could be attempting to open a file meant for another program.

 

What filetypes are you trying to open on your machine?

 

This will help me to assist further!


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Re: Can't open files on my work PC

Bran K.
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I am trying to open JPG files but can't. 100s of JPG files and none can be opened. The error is as in OP post.

Re: Can't open files on my work PC

Megan
Dropboxer

Hi @Bran K., I'd be more than happy to help! 

 

Are you trying to open the files using our desktop app, the mobile app or the website? Can you try to download the files locally first, and check if they preview?

 

Let me know more, and we'll take it from there!


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