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ardmara
3 years agoHelpful | Level 6
After Dropbox update it won't open on startup (Mac); asks me to go to dropboxer.net
I got a request from dropbox to make an update which would move the dropbox from one place on the Mac to another (Monterey 12.6). I did this. since then when I start up I get a pop-up message on the ...
- 2 years ago
Hi everyone,
Thank you for your patience. We can confirm that this issue has been resolved. The link has since been updated with our latest version, so please make sure you're up-to-date on the latest stable build.
Regards,
Emmet
ardmara
Helpful | Level 6
Here it is. I've uninstalled dropbox from my mac and re-installed it now. Will see how it works today.
ardmara
3 years agoHelpful | Level 6
No, I'm still getting the same message. When I click the 'get help' button, I get this (Then it has my google email beneath it and my work email, but I cropped them out for this share):
- ardmara3 years agoHelpful | Level 6
to clarify: I click the 'get help button, it takes me to safari, where that message comes up on the screen.
- Megan3 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi ardmara, can you try to click the "OK" button, then try to start the desktop app again? Does it still fail to open after that?
- ardmara3 years agoHelpful | Level 6
yes, I can get it open, but I have to do this every time I open up the computer - open safari, go to my dropbox account, and then it will open on the desktop.
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