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Jon2024
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Dropbox Capture didn't upload my video on Windows

I used the online Dropbox Capture (didn't download to Windows) and recorded my computer screen. I may have closed my laptop before it was all uploaded to dropbox. How do I retrieve the original File?...
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Jay
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2 years ago

Hi Jon2024, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

If the Dropbox Capture app wasn't able to upload files to the site in time, then it's possible that the record isn't recoverable at this point.

 

Are you able to locate a copy of the file locally somehow?

 

Keep me posted with any details.

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Jon2024
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Unfortunately no, I think capture saved it to my Dropbox folder directly. Does this mean I have to leave my PC running after a video to let it upload? The recording was an hour long - but I was still logged in for at least an hour after. I would've assumed the upload would've paused. 

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Are you able to view the capture saved in the Dropbox folder without any errors?

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      Jon2024
      New member | Level 2
      2 years ago

      Please see below.

       

      When I use the mp4 file saved in my Capture folder on my computer, it just shows me a video that never plays.

       

       

       

       

      When I use the Capture link - I get an error when it's straight from the dropbox capture link. 

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        Jay
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        2 years ago

        It looks like the file wasn't saved properly, unfortunately. This means that it wouldn't be possible to recover the file.

         

        I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this matter.

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