File Sharing

[twentysix by twentyfive]

For some time now I've been unable to open Dropbox from my desktop. I get an error message. I've been fiddling about this evening and eventually found my files on Dropbox via a web based something. How I got there I'm not entirely clear but knowing there is stuff still accessible to me is at least a step forward. However would it be the case that Dropbox expects to collect a monthly fee now? I saw something that looked like that on the web but AFAIK I've never been asked to pay up. Could it be that I can't open the "app" because I haven't signed up to pay? It was free when I started.

On the basis that a fee is required by Dropbox does anyone recommend a free file sharing "app" similar to Dropbox?

TIA

 

[MontyVeda]

have you tried typing 'dropbox' into your browser and going in that way?

It could just be that the shortcut on your desktop isn't working anymore.

 

[Slick]

Microsoft Teams by a country mile.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-teams/free

 

[Spinney]

For some time now I've been unable to open Dropbox from my desktop. I get an error message. I've been fiddling about this evening and eventually found my files on Dropbox via a web based something. How I got there I'm not entirely clear but knowing there is stuff still accessible to me is at least a step forward. However would it be the case that Dropbox expects to collect a monthly fee now? I saw something that looked like that on the web but AFAIK I've never been asked to pay up. Could it be that I can't open the "app" because I haven't signed up to pay? It was free when I started.

On the basis that a fee is required by Dropbox does anyone recommend a free file sharing "app" similar to Dropbox?

TIA

According to the Dropbox website you get up to 2 GB of storage free. You have to install an app to make it work, so perhaps your app has got corrupted? Try downloading again and reinstalling it.
I pay for dropbox, but that's only because I need far more than 2 GB.

 

[mistyoptic]

Dropbox was working ok for me last week logging in from Safari browser. Nagged me that I’d used most of my free space but alright otherwise

 

[Drago]

Google Drive.

 

[Bollo]

Google Drive.

Google walk or cycle. There’s a climate emergency FFS!

 

[PeteXXX]

A while ago, can't remember how long ago, Dropbox got in touch to say that if I didn't log in, (I don't use it much, or often) they'd consider my account closed. I logged in and still have access with no ££ changing hands.

 

[newfhouse]

Dropbox have limited their free offering so that you can only auto-sync files on three devices. If that’s what you’re trying to do might that be the problem?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Google Drive.

Is that crazy paving or pain tarmac ?

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

have you tried typing 'dropbox' into your browser and going in that way?

It could just be that the shortcut on your desktop isn't working anymore.

I think that's what I did eventually - the Browser route that is as the shortcut thingy certainly doesn't work.

According to the Dropbox website you get up to 2 GB of storage free. You have to install an app to make it work, so perhaps your app has got corrupted? Try downloading again and reinstalling it.
I pay for dropbox, but that's only because I need far more than 2 GB.

Yes - I had the app. And I have uninstalled and reinstalled with the same (negative) outcome. My content is less than 2GB (to ensure no charges)

Thanks everybody. I've "joined" the Dropbox "community" and posted in there. So far no response. Looks like it's the Browser route.

The one thing I liked about Dropbox was the simplicity and the ease of just sending a link. Now I have to log in and all that malarkey.
Yes I know - 1st world problems for sure