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Mac osx - strange extra files appearing when downloading files directly.
Just had a strange issue with some files that I directly downloaded from our DB folders. On the website, I went to one of my shared folders from another team member, and clicked on 2 files (illustra...
I was curious if anyone who posted in this thread receieved any sort of FIX to the problem? Thanks
No help - they blamed it on mac settings which have not changed.
- Rich
Super User II
The files are created by OS X and macOS. NOT Dropbox.
Having the exact same issue here, also a mac user. Only happens with Downloads from Dropbox.
Hey guys, I think I found the issue and a workaround, It seems like the problem lies with Archive Utility - Macs default Unzipper. I used Keka to unzip and no folder was created. Maybe it will be fixed with a new update till then Keka works fine.
I, too, downloaded Keka after reading this post. with fingers crossed. I still get the _MACOSX folder. SADLY.
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