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HP8
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2 years ago
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Downloaded a zipped folder full of files, got an empty folder

I'm trying to download from Dropbox a folder that includes a couple hundred image files. When I try to download it, I get a zipped file.   When I click into the zipped file to investigate its conte...
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  • HP8's avatar
    HP8
    2 years ago

    I've actually figured it out since my last post! I think it's related to my employer's security/anti-virus software, and I was able to unzip it with a different tool.

     

    Thanks!

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Megan
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7 months ago

Awesome, Nirvaanatron.

I just sent you an email.

Reply back to me, and we'll take it from there. Thanks a bunch!

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    TeAxolotl
    New member | Level 2
    6 months ago

    Hi, sorry to jump in but I have the same problem.

    Downloaded a 260 GB zipped file from Dropbox, but got a 47 GB file in my File Explorer downloads. When I tried to extract it, it's empty.

    I downloaded this from an Opera browser, so I'm trying from a Google browser to see if there's any difference.

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