Windows 10: Couldn't start Dropbox error

I have been unable to run Dropbox on my Windows 10 laptop. This started when I switched to a new Dropbox account. I signed out of my previous account, uninstalled the app from my machine and then when downloading the installer and running it, I would eventually get the 'Couldn't start Dropbox' error message. I have reached out to Dropbox support and they suggested I create a brand new local Operating System user profile with administrator rights to try to reproduce the behavior. I did this and under the new user profile, the Dropbox installation completed and I was able to open Dropbox with no

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Deleting Dropbox

Hello Donna,

As you are issue is concerned to deleting the Dropbox, we will help you with this issue.

• Do let us know the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
• Are you referring to Dropbox icon/ application on Windows 10?

If you are referring to Dropbox app on your device, try the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: If the Dropbox is preloaded on your desktop:

• Click Start.
• Click Settings.
• Click System.
• Click Apps & features.
• Select Get Dropbox or Dropbox X GB from the application list, where "X" is the amount of space corresponding to your promotion.
• Click Uninstall.

Step 2: If the Dropbox is a desktop app follow:

• Press Windows + X, click on Control Panel.
• Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
• Select Dropboxfrom the list of programs, and click Uninstall.

Hope it helps. Provide us additional information if you are still facing the issues with deleting the Dropbox program on your device.

Thank you.

 

"We couldn`t create a new partition or locate an existing one."

Same as over here:

Error message: "We couldn`t create a new partition or locate an existing one." | Windows 10 Forums

 

Trying to reinstall Win10

Do not download or use Restoro PC Repair Tool, just try the steps listed below that.