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Daniel K.61
10 years agoNew member | Level 1
Error downloading folder through web client
I'm trying to download a large folder through the web client. After I click download I'm prompted to save a small file called unspecified.htm, which saves and then nothing else happens. I'm sure I've...
- 10 years ago
You cannot download over 1gb of data via the browser. You have to download the Dropbox "application".
See link: https://help.dropbox.com/desktop-web/download-entire-folders
Jay M.9
10 years agoNew member | Level 1
Same issue. Applying 'Selective Sync' takes sooooooooo long to re-sync that I dare not use. Can't afford to wait 2/3 days for it complete. Even restarting my computer has been painful waiting hours for it saying 'Downloading file list'. Don't think I will be renewing unless this service is improved. Im wasting hours and hours waiting for Dropbox. Very frustrating.!!! P.S Where is the English (UK) - hate being bundled in English (US).
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