Can’t Open or Preview Files in ASUS WebStorage?

Before reviewing the following issues and recommended actions, please try the basic troubleshooting steps below:

  • Clear your browser cache and cookies

  • Close and restart your browser

  • Log in to ASUS WebStorage Web using Incognito/Private Mode

If the issue persists, please refer to the issues and actions listed below.

Issue

 

Possible Cause

 

Recommended Action

 

File name displays unusual characters (e.g., ~, ., $, _, random symbols)

-Upload or sync process was interrupted.

-System generated a temporary/incomplete file. -File was being edited or was not closed properly

-Make a copy of the file and re-upload.

-Upload the original file again.

-Ensure the file is complete before saving it back to the cloud

File shows an error message and cannot be opened

-Unstable network connection caused incomplete file loading.

-File is password-protected

-Corrupted preview cache.

-File is too large or in an unsupported format

-Switch to a stable network or refresh the page. 

-If password-protected, click the pencil icon in the upper-right corner, enter the password, and reopen the file

-Reinstall the desktop application (e.g., ASUS WebStorage Drive),If using the SUS WebStorage web , clear browser cache or use a different browser to log in again.

-Reduce file size (split into smaller files) before re-uploading

File content differs from expected

Simultaneous edits from multiple devices caused a version conflict

-Sign in to the ASUS WebStorage web and check the version history (clock icon)

-Locate a working version and download it (see “How to view previous versions of a file”)

File cannot be previewed

-Preview feature does not support this file type

-File fails to load online

-Check What types of files can I preview in "ASUS WebStorage for Web"?

-Using ASUS WebStorage Drive desktop or mobile app to download or open it.

You can also install the ASUS WebStorage Drive desktop application to access and manage your cloud files directly from your computer. For more details, please refer to the guide: ASUS WebStorage Drive – Expand Your Computer’s Virtual Storage Space