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Gwallash's avatar
Gwallash
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Can't see or download larger file

Hi there,

a friend sent me a link to a dropbox, with one 10 gb file. 

 

Unfortunately I can't preview the file and when I click download, nothing happens. 

Not even a window pops up, where it says that it doesn't work. No reason or anything.

 

It just shows this window:

 

 

 

5 Replies

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hi Gwallash, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Could you try switching browsers to see if this helps with the download?

     

    Otherwise, you can try using incognito/private browsing mode without any extensions running, clearing your cache and even resetting your browser entirely.

     

    Keep me updated with any progress!

  • Gwallash's avatar
    Gwallash
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago
    Hi there,

    thanks for the quick response.

    I already cleared the cache, used incognito mode and also used 2 different browsers. Nothing works.

    It’s still just the screen with no preview and also the buttons don’t work, as it doesn’t let me download any file..
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Are you using a mobile or desktop device? Are you able to download the file on another device? 

  • Gwallash's avatar
    Gwallash
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    I used both, phone and laptop and both doesn't work.. 

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Are you on a stable network or WiFi connection? Do you have any proxy, VPN, firewall, security software, or even ISP/router settings that could be restricting traffic to the following Dropbox domains?

     

    Are you able to download the file from a different network entirely?

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