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Can't open files in Box, have to download

  • May 23, 2025
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I can't open open files in Box, have to download them and upload them after I edit. The open button is grayed out

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Hi Brian, 

Welcome to Box Community and I'm here to help! 

I went ahead and opened a new ticket. A member of our team will get in touch shortly and please keep an eye to your email. 

Thanks for posting! 


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I'm currently having this problem as well. I can't open files in Box, I have to download and upload after I edit. Any tips for getting this fixed?

 


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Hi All,

I'm having the same sort of problem. I can open and view once or maybe twice, but if I need to go back to a document, it says 

"This preview didn’t load because the document may be protected. Please try to open or download the file to view." Then I have to download and view in a pdf and can't make comments if needed. How did you solve the problem?

Thanks,
Penny