Dropbox is the online space to store, upload, scan and edit some data or files into it. Also, we can download files from Dropbox to the computer. But while are trying to download some files or are sending a link to anyone from Dropbox, we sometimes receive the Dropbox error 429 on our computer. We might face this issue if there are some software issues with Dropbox. Also, there might be some problems in the scanning with Dropbox. Therefore, in this article, we are going to discuss some effective hacks to fix the Dropbox error code 429
Reasons for the Dropbox Error 429
The reasons for the Dropbox error 429 are as follows:
- If the scan of the Dropbox is not working properly then we might face this issue.
- If there is some issue with the link to Dropbox then we might face this issue.
- If we have mistakenly or accidentally deleted the folder in Dropbox then we may receive Dropbox error 429.
- Also, sometimes due to changes in the settings of Dropbox by the admin we might receive the error code.
- Also due to the redirection of the link in Dropbox the error code might be generated.
Procedure to Fix Dropbox Error 429
The procedures to resolve the Dropbox error 429 are as follows:
- Restarting the computer.
- Reinstalling Dropbox
- Registering and downloading Dropbox.
- Manually fixing the issue.
Restarting the Computer
To most basic and easiest way to resolve this issue is to restart the computer. Therefore go through the steps to fix the issue:
For Windows
Follow the steps to restart the Windows computer:
- If you are using a Windows 8 or 8.1 or 10 on your computer, then press the keys ‘Ctrl’, ‘Alt’ and ‘Del’ together from the keyboard.
- After that power on the computer.
- If you are using a laptop then press and hold the Power button for some time.
- Then select the option ‘Restart’ to restart the computer.
- If you are using a Windows 7 computer then press the ‘Ctrl’, ‘Alt’ and ‘Del’ keys together from the keyboard.
- Then select the option ‘Restart’ to restart the computer.
For Mac
- At first press the ‘Control’, ‘command’ and the ‘Eject’ keys together from the keyboard.
- Then select ‘Restart’ to reboot the computer.
Reinstalling Dropbox
To reinstall the dropbox go through these steps:
- Press the ‘Windows’ logo and the letter ‘I’ from the keyboard. to open the ‘settings’ on the computer.
- Then on the ‘Settings’ page, select the option ‘System’ from the list and then choose the ‘Apps and Features’ from the list.
- Then select ‘Dropbox’ or ‘Dropbox X GB’ from the list to delete it. Then select the option ‘Uninstall’ to uninstall it.
- After that reboot your computer.
- Now download and install Dropbox on the computer.
Registering And Downloading Dropbox
If the Dropbox which you are using on your computer is not registered, then you may face this issue. Therefore, follow the steps below to register and download the Dropbox:
- At first ‘register’ the Dropbox and then ‘download’ Dropbox on the computer.
- Then open the link ‘//www.dropbox.com/sm/launch_intent_or_fallback_page?url=<YOUR DROPBOXLINK>#Intent;scheme=https;action=android.intent.action.VIEW;end;’.
- Then interplace the dropbox link.
- After that, open the Dropbox application on the computer to check whether the issue is resolved.
Manually Fixing the Issue
To manually resolve the issue go through these steps:
- At first, switch on the computer.
- Then log in to it as ‘Administrator’.
- Now press the ‘Windows’ logo key from the keyboard.
- Next, select ‘All Programs’ from the list.
- Then select the option ‘Accessories’ and then select the option ‘System Tools’.
- Now select the option ‘System Restore’ to restore it.
- Then choose the option ‘Restore my computer’s to an earlier time’.
- Next, choose the option ‘Next’ to continue.
- Then choose a point to restore ‘On the list, click a restore point’ and choose the option ‘Next’ to continue.
- After that, reboot your computer
This will probably resolve the issue. For any other queries related to Dropbox, you can leave a message at the comment section below.
