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cwanderson
5 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Direct Download: "cannot create file" error
In trying to "direct download" dozens of video files, many will download fine but many will bring up a "cannot create file" error and won't download. I've tried downloading many files at once, one at...
cwanderson
5 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I tried resetting the cache on the browser. I have too much saved information elsewhere that I rely on daily to do a full browser reset. Ultimately, the only thing that worked for me was to give up and try again the next day. Kind of a ridiculous "solution" for efficient workflow, but...that's what worked. Thanks for your advice!
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
5 years agoHey cwanderson!
Happy to see that your issue is resolved for now.
If the same thing happens in the future, or if the issue remains please let me know, and I'll be more than willing to give it a closer look.
Don't hesitate to get back to us if anything comes up.
Happy to see that your issue is resolved for now.
If the same thing happens in the future, or if the issue remains please let me know, and I'll be more than willing to give it a closer look.
Don't hesitate to get back to us if anything comes up.
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