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Oscar Fogelstrom's avatar
Oscar Fogelstrom
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Files are suddenly zero kb

Hi,

 

I have browsed through the forums, but couldn't find any relevant posts.
I have a few documents that are several years old, SUDDENLY they are zero kb and cannot be opened. I haven't really changed anything in my set up.
(I am on a Mac, Monterey, OSX 12.6.1, but I'm pretty sure the problem was there even before I updated to Monterey) 
The issue relates to BOTH offline and online files, i.e. they are zero kb both online and in my local folder! I have tried switching between "make files available offline" and "online only" but to no avail.
Please help, since these are quite important files.
Thanks//Oscar

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hey Oscar Fogelstrom, sorry to hear you're having issues with this. 

     

    Can you please send us a screenshot of the app's exact status and version as shown in your menu bar at the moment and another one showing your files in your Dropbox folder to check their syncing icons?

     

    Thanks so much!

    • Oscar Fogelstrom's avatar
      Oscar Fogelstrom
      Explorer | Level 4

      Walter, thanks for reaching out. Not sure exactly what info you need, but I am attaching a few screenshots here, let me know if you need more.
      Thanks//O

      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        Hi from me too, Oscar! I hope you’re doing well. 

         

        From your screenshot, I can see that you’re able to preview your file via the desktop app. Can you please try to open it on your device, and send me a screenshot of what you see then?

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    Hi tentful, could you let us know more details about what you're experiencing? What device and OS are you using?

     

    Any other info or screenshots would be helpful! 

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