Still under Win7, so don't know if this will contribute anything at all.
But thought to throw in a couple of ideas.
First of all, If you ope a normal session in Windows Explorer, i.e by
hitting Windows-E.
Now move to your standard drive, like C:.
in the root of that drive, you likely will have a foldr, named Users,
and under that one, every of your user profiles have their own
subfolder. Go to the subfolder of your Username, and I think it is under
AppData that you will find the Dropbox subfolder. This is the
down-to-basic way of reaching the Dropbox folder, and the oneapproach I
used a couple of days ago. It worked back then, but that might have been
prior to any updates of the Dropbox software.
Still, I don't understand, how Dropbox would prevent you from getting
normal results, when going this rather manual way. You should be able to
reach your local copy of the dropbox folder. That is, long as your
system is set up to hold a local copy, of course.
Second idea, please open the Windows Task Manager, by hitting
Ctrl-Shift-Escape. Scroll down to Dropbox, and hit Alt-E, to end the
process, and hit Enter to confirm. Press Escape to get out of the Task
Manager. If everything went well, your Dropbox is now temporarily turned
off, and your system might leave you the chance of getting to the local
Dropbox folder on your hard Drive.
Thirdly, if any of it all does not work, here is one more thing to try.
If possible, please disconnect from any Internet - Wired or Wireless. To
give it as safe as possible a try, restart your computer. Make sure no
Dropbox is running,, that is, check the SysTray, and the Task Manager.
Now try getting to your local folder, and see if it is possible. If so,
do your copying and reorganizing as you desire. When done, reconnect to
the internet, and start Dropbox. It supposedly should now realize there
has been some changes in the local folder, and synchronize with the
online version of the service.
Again, I did work with Dropbox somethng like two days ago, and had no
problems in approaching my local folder - doing what I wanted like in
any other folder on my computer - and then let the Dropbox software
synchronize with the online service.
In general, I am considering leaving Dropbox altogether. Among other
things, I hate that it insist on running a service it names "camera
upload", every time I insert a new memory stick or card into my
computer. To have it stop doing so, you will have to accept it splashing
a file of its own, onto every single drive. Have found no way to turn
off all that self-acting stuff. And if now they have changed their
services, that they no longer are accessible for screen reader users, I
am ready to give it all up. Smiles.
There used to be a Dropbox app for Window-Eyes. Don't know if it still
has any impact, or if it only would get in your way. But it might be one
way to go. Not even sure, exactly what that app did. A couple of days
ago, I uploaded a zip archive of the WE apps I had drawn from App
Central, and I know the Dropbox app was in that archive as well. So you
could get it from there, if you want to give it a try. Doubtfully,
though, it will solve much of your trouble; but I thought to mention it.
In case you have it already installed, may it be of any use to try
turning it off in the WE control panel?
Like <I said, not sure if these were any useful ideas. But at least
you've got something to consider. Smiles.
Hope there will be a way around the issues.
On 10/4/2019 9:06 PM, bjcolt via Talk wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>
> tThanks for the imput. I have an icon on my desktop and it used to
open to
> the normal folder list in drop box. Sadly that is no longer the case.
When I
> open drop box all it reads is welcome to drop box. The arrow keys do
nothing
> at all and the tab is the same. I can get something using the numpad keys
> but unable to put something in aa folder or remove it.
>
> A friend is running windows 7 and has the exact same problem. I have
a gut
> feeling it is designed for windows 10 and not 7.
>
> Live long and prosper, John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Talk
<talk-bounces+bjcolt=blueyonder.co...@lists.window-eyes.com> On
> Behalf Of Tom Kingston via Talk
> Sent: 04 October 2019 15:34
> To: bjcolt via Talk <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
> Cc: Tom Kingston <tom.kings...@charter.net>
> Subject: Re: changes in drop box
>
> Hi John,
> I think first we have to all get on the same page here. And that is where
> exactly are you opening Dropbox, in Windows Explorer, in your
browser, or in
> the new Dropbox app. Be it that you're using mouse keys and the tab key I
> assume it's either your browser or the new Dropbox app.
> If it's your browser and you're using Internet Explorer they've probably
> dropped support for it.
> If it's the new Dropbox app you can go into preferences and turn it off.
> I don't have the details because I'm in a rush and I just popped up
the app
> and read that. For anyone else who wants to help, the way I opened
the app
> was by going to my Dropbox folder, selecting a sub-folder, opening the
> context menu, and using Open in Dropbox. There's no keyboard access.
> Otherwise John, assuming you have a Dropbox folder on your system you can
> just go to that in Windows Explorer and it will work fine because Dropbox
> can't change anything there. But having that folder is an option when
> Dropbox was installed because it's a mirror of your Dropbox on the
web and
> everyone doesn't have the space to use it that way. Then again, perhaps
> making it a mirror was the option. I forget. I did it because it's on
> another drive; so that gives me an on-site Dropbox backup.
> Hth,
> Tom
>
>
> On 10/4/2019 8:37 AM, bjcolt via Talk wrote:
>> Hi Rod,
>>
>> It must be my os then as I am running wwindows 7.
>>
>> 'll try it on my windows 10 desktop. My friend bob has windows 7 and
>> has the exact same problem with drop box. Seems to be pointing in the
>> windows 7 direction. I know they are dropping support for it shortly.
>>
>> Thanks for checking, I'm quite sure windows 7 may be the problem.
>>
>> IGood luck.
>>
>> Live long and prosper, John
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Talk
>> <talk-bounces+bjcolt=blueyonder.co...@lists.window-eyes.com> On Behalf
>> Of Rod Hutton via Talk
>> Sent: 04 October 2019 12:43
>> To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> Cc: Rod Hutton <rod_hut...@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: RE: changes in drop box
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Okay, just checked my version of the DropBox desktop app.
>> I did this by opening the system tray using Insert-S which is the
>> Window-Eyes hot key for doing this.
>> It is 82.4.155.
>> It was updated yesterday according to Add/Remove programs.
>> I'm running Windows 10 Home 64-bit.
>> I have a desktop icon for DropBox.
>> When I press Enter on it, it opens my personal DropBox folder. which
>> displays just like any other folder on my system.
>> And, within this folder are all my shared folders, that is, folders I
>> have shared with other specific people, like you and I had, at one time.
>> I don't know what else I can say except that you could uninstall and
>> then reinstall the desktop app and log in again.
>> The key thing to note is that the DropBox desktop application is the
>> most easily accessible way to manage sharing files on a daily basis.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Rod
>>
>> Sent from Outlook for Windows
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Talk <talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail....@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> On Behalf Of bjcolt via Talk
>> Sent: October 4, 2019 7:24 AM
>> To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> Cc: bjcolt <bjc...@blueyonder.co.uk>
>> Subject: RE: changes in drop box
>>
>> Hi Rod,
>>
>> Sorry but it doesn;'t do as on the tin. Smile
>>
>> When I open drop box. The page is blank. The only way I can read
>> anything is use the arrow keys on the numpad. Tabbing doesn't work
either.
>>
>> To select a named folder I use the arrow keys on the numpadto first
>> select a named folder. Then the arrow ke to the right of control.
>> Those keys don't speak but the named folder changes with the up or
>> down arrow keys. The numpad arrow keys don't change the named folder in
> any way.
>>
>> I hope that makes sense?
>>
>> Live long and prosper, Johnys
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Talk
>> <talk-bounces+bjcolt=blueyonder.co...@lists.window-eyes.com> On Behalf
>> Of Rod Hutton via Talk
>> Sent: 04 October 2019 11:43
>> To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> Cc: Rod Hutton <rod_hut...@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: RE: changes in drop box
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> I'm sorry but we don't seem to be on the same page.
>> Let's try to go slowly in order to diagnose this problem.
>> Do you have an icon called DropBox on your desktop?
>> If you press Enter on this icon, it should open the DropBox folder
>> which should display exactly like any other folder on your system.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Rod
>>
>> Sent from Outlook for Windows
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Talk <talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail....@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> On Behalf Of bjcolt via Talk
>> Sent: October 4, 2019 5:17 AM
>> To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> Cc: bjcolt <bjc...@blueyonder.co.uk>
>> Subject: RE: changes in drop box
>>
>> Hi Rod,
>>
>> I always viewed the drop box folder using the arrow keys. That view no
>> longer works for me. I have to use the numpad arrow keys to view the
>> drop box folder.
>>
>> I am unable to paste any files in drop box, even though I have
>> selected a sub folder. I can't open the folders either.They changed the
> interface.
>>
>> I was able to arrow down press enter on a folder and either copy or
>> paste in a folder or file. I can't do that any more.
>>
>> Live long and prosper, John
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Talk
>> <talk-bounces+bjcolt=blueyonder.co...@lists.window-eyes.com> On Behalf
>> Of Rod Hutton via Talk
>> Sent: 04 October 2019 05:08
>> To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> Cc: Rod Hutton <rod_hut...@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: RE: changes in drop box
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> Precisely are you trying to view your folders?
>> Do you not still have the DropBox desktop software installed, which
>> creates a personal folder, normally as a child of your user folder?
>> And then your shared folders, which you set up with fellow DropBox
>> users, are children of your personal folder.
>> Also, you can view your DropBox account on the web, with the browser
>> and screen reader of your choice.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Rod
>>
>> Sent from Outlook for Windows
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Talk <talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail....@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> On Behalf Of bjcolt via Talk
>> Sent: October 3, 2019 7:51 AM
>> To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
>> Cc: bjcolt <bjc...@blueyonder.co.uk>
>> Subject: changes in drop box
>>
>> Hi List,
>>
>>
>>
>> I just noticed today that drop box has been updated. I for some reason
>> can't read the drop box page where my folders are kept. However I can
>> read them with the numpad keys.
>>
>>
>>
>> I this a fixable problem? I was able to read the page with the arrow
>> keys no problem with nvda.
>>
>>
>>
>> Live long and prosper, John
>>
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