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Michar
New member | Level 2
13 days ago
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"Couldn't copy link" error only on a specific file

I have added a file to a directory however when trying to download the folder as a zip the file is not there If I try to create dropbox link just to that file I get this message The file is ...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    6 days ago

    Thanks, Michar, I just emailed you and I'll see you there!

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Michar
New member | Level 2
8 days ago

Yes correct. I can create a link to the directory itself or any other file inside it without and issue.

I tried to again copy the directory from my laptop to another destination on dropbox same error. I tried copy just the file to another destination same error.

Zipping the file and then copying it to dropbox is successful., Here is the link: (removed)

I tried downloading this and extracting the file and it is there correctly. Windows defender on a fully updated machine find no threats. Again this file was simply included in a project by running "dotnet publish" which copies it from Microsoft dotnet SDK.
As far as I can tell for some reason dropbox incorrectly flags this file and refused to link to it.

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    6 days ago

    Thanks for the additional information Michar - much appreciated.

    If you'd like to look further into this issue, may we reach out via email to investigate? 

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