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Hi experts,

I am trying to connect the network proxy to the downloaded dropbox server using the preference sub menu. However, I keep getting an error message that looks like this:

I don't know how to deal with this error. It works well with my laptop but my desktop always encounter this problem. Can you guys figure out what's happening? Thanks!

Error:

Error
Trouble connecting to Dropbox servers. Maybe your internet connection is down, or you need to set your http_proxy environment variable.
 

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I think, your solution has been emerged on your error message. It can happen by slow or restricted internet connection or also can probably be your http proxy environment has a trouble while you setup this. Keep an eye to resolve this all at first. However, a perfect settings for connection is a vital issue to get relief from this connection problem. Follow the process below:

Go to start menu of your PC, and then control panel.

Select network and internet connection.

Now Click on Internet Options.

(In addition you can access Internet Options from your  Internet Explorer's Tools menu)

Now it's time to have a proxy settings. Basically proxy settings can be set by clicking on LAN Settings from the Connections tab.

If still the problem get continue take help from the site: https://www.dropbox.com/help/23/en