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Coriley1
New member | Level 2
12 months ago

I was sent a url file and I can't open it as I'm getting an error

I was sent  a music file that ends with .url.  When I try to open it I get a message that says it will harm my computer.  I never encountered a url before.  Can someone tell me how to open it in Dropbox

 

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    Rich
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    12 months ago
    Coriley1 wrote:

    I was sent  a music file that ends with .url.

    A .url file isn't a music file. It's just a shortcut to a website. If you were expecting a music file then it will either be at the website that the .url file points to, or you'll need to contact the person who sent you the file.

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