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DoorArchitects's avatar
DoorArchitects
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Can't open a file sent to me via Dropbox

Someone sent a dropbox file and when I try to open it it says ' "that file" does not exsist? 
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    7 years ago
    DoorArchitects wrote:

    it says ' "that file" does not exsist? 

    What says that? That's not a message from Dropbox. How did they send you the file? What type of file is it?

     

    Dropbox doesn't open files. It's just a method of storage or transfer. You need an appropriate application for the file type in question in order to be able to open it.

Rich's avatar
Rich
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
7 years ago
DoorArchitects wrote:

it says ' "that file" does not exsist? 

What says that? That's not a message from Dropbox. How did they send you the file? What type of file is it?

 

Dropbox doesn't open files. It's just a method of storage or transfer. You need an appropriate application for the file type in question in order to be able to open it.

  • 3079's avatar
    3079
    New member | Level 2
    7 years ago

    It's a pdf file.

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