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Cannot download folder from dropbox by searching

Cannot download folder from dropbox by searching

yagami_kyo
New member | Level 2

I found that when I use the searching function to search a folder, it can show the result correctly, but when I try to download the folder, the browser is no respond. When I click to the folder and select all the files inside, I can download the files at once. If I just click to All Files and select the folder not by searching, I can download the folder. So the problem will happen when I search the folder and cannot download the folder, can your side help to check this problem? 

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Hannah
Dropbox Staff

Hey @yagami_kyo, welcome to the Dropbox Community!

 

I just tested this on my end and it works for me, so this might be just a browser issue.

 

Can you try from a different browser or a private browsing window, to see if that helps?

 

Let me know what you find.


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waqar11
Explorer | Level 3

Oh my dear sorry to hear that. I understand that you're having trouble downloading a folder that you found using the search function in Dropbox. I'm happy to help you with this.

Here are a few things you can try:

  • Clear your browser's cache and cookies. This can sometimes help to resolve issues with loading pages or downloading files.
  • Try downloading the folder from a different browser. If you're using Chrome, try using Firefox or Edge.
  • Try downloading the folder from the Dropbox desktop app. If you don't have the desktop app installed, you can download it from the Dropbox website.
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