Dropbox cannot download from free account

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A I can't download a zip file, why? Labels: Share. I can't download a zip file, why? Explorer Level 3. Re: Catalina and Big Sur. Hi nurexyulde, thanks for posting today! Is the other person shared the zip file via a shared link , which you can open in the browser?

What error are you getting when attempting to download the file? This will help me to assist further! What options can you provide? Okay, just to clarify, is it a shared folder which you can access on your own Dropbox account.

Or is it a shared link to a folder, which doesn't require a Dropbox account? Thus, temporary disable them or add Dropbox to their white lists will get Dropbox client resync the failed files. MultCloud is a third party professional multiple cloud drives manager, which enables you sync files from local to online cloud by uploading. Besides, you can download files from cloud to local; create, delete, rename, cut, copy and share online files just like in Dropbox page.

Sync two clouds or directories in two clouds through two-way sync or one-way sync. Combine multiple cloud storages into one and manage them like in Windows explorer. Posted by Ricardo September 21, 4 minutes read. Solution 1. Make sure file is not in use In general situation, this issue occurs when Dropbox application failed to access the target file location.

Solution 2. Delete the file If the file can t be accessed by Dropbox is not necessary for syncing, you can just delete it. Solution 3. Solution 4. Shorten file path or filename Sometimes, a file with a long file path or filename is difficult for Dropbox to get access to it. Solution 5. Ask me a question!

Questions asked in the community will likely receive an answer within 4 hours! View solution in original post. You're not accessing the data in someone else's folder. You've been invited to the folder, so the folder will be added to your account. That can only happen if you have enough space in your account. Did this post not resolve your issue? If so please give us some more information so we can try and help - please remember we cannot see over your shoulder so be as descriptive as possible!

So that means that if i belong to a large organisation that uses Dropbox to store documents relevant to it's members, and then wants those members to have access to edit those documents such as meeting minutes, agendas, calendar of events, rosters for volunteers etc , then each user would need to have a Dropbox account equivalent in size to that of the organisation, even though they are not using it for themselves, only for the running of the organisation.

Sounds a bit unfair to me. The way we work is changing. Share and discover new ways to work smarter with Dropbox in our community. If you need more help you can view your support options expected response time for a ticket is 24 hours , or contact us on Twitter or Facebook.