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    • rtabak901
      rtabak901 last edited by

      Gmail works normally, except-- in the last week or two (since late Jan-early Feb 2021) on my PC when I compose an email and go to the "paper clip" symbol at the bottom to attach a file, nothing happens--no directory opens. This is a new Opera glitch. If I sign on with another browser, I have no problem.

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      • burnout426
        burnout426 Volunteer last edited by

        It's working fine for me.

        Goto the URL opera://settings/siteData, type google.com in the quick-find field and click "remove all shown". Then, log back into Gmail and try again.

        If that doesn't do the trick, test in a private Window to see if it works there. If so, you might have an extension that's interfering or you need to clear your cache.

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        • leocg
          leocg Moderator Volunteer @rtabak901 last edited by

          @rtabak901 I've just checked and it is working fine here too.

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          • A Former User
            A Former User last edited by

            You would be best to use a different browser. In my experience, browsers based on the Chromium engine seem to work the best with Gmail services.

            For example, you could use Google Chrome, the Chromium browser, the new Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, or another based with Chromium.

            Other modern web browsers should work even if they are not based on the Chromium engine, such as the old Microsoft Edge and Firefox.

            Hope this helps!

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            • skipthole
              skipthole last edited by

              Ditto here. Same issue. Downloaded newest opera, cleared cookies, etc. No luck. Haven't had issues for years till last couple weeks. Frustrating!

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              • A Former User
                A Former User @skipthole last edited by

                @skipthole My best bet would be to use another browser.

                If you love using Opera, then you would be best to download an older version of Opera. These can be found by using a search engine.

                Hope this helps!

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                • burnout426
                  burnout426 Volunteer @Guest last edited by

                  @oliverdavis2006 said in Gmail glitch -- can no longer attach files using Opera:

                  browsers based on the Chromium engine seem to work the best with Gmail services.

                  Note that Opera is based on Chromium. (Just in case you were implying it's not.)

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                  • A Former User
                    A Former User @burnout426 last edited by

                    @burnout426 Yes I know thanks.

                    I was saying that, in my experience, Gmail seems more compatible with Chromium browsers. I haven't had many issues with Chromium browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, Brave and the new Microsoft Edge.

                    Thanks for your comment!

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                    • simplyraymond
                      simplyraymond @burnout426 last edited by

                      @burnout426 I tried incognito window an could attach. Went back to std settings, removed all extensions and cleared all cache but still cannot attach . any suggestions?

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                      • burnout426
                        burnout426 Volunteer @simplyraymond last edited by

                        @simplyraymond Did you try https://forums.opera.com/post/242963 that was mentioned above?

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                        • burnout426
                          burnout426 Volunteer last edited by

                          See https://forums.opera.com/post/243409 also.

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