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nb1948
Explorer | Level 3
10 months ago
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Getting an error when trying to download a ".sys" file from a Dropbox link

I was sent a Dropbox link by a trusted source.  I am to use it to download a ".sys" file for one of my commercial embroidery machines.  Every time I click on the link, I get a message that this kind ...
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    Rich
    10 months ago
    nb1948 wrote:

    I went to my downloads page and found the warning and was able to do a grab.

    That message is from your browser, not Dropbox. If you need the file and trust the source, click keep. Otherwise delete it.

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nb1948
Explorer | Level 3
10 months ago

 

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nb1948
Explorer | Level 3
10 months ago

When I click on the "download arrow" in the upper right corner, it offers me, "OPEN" and "SAVE AS".  When I click on "SAVE AS" I get a warning notification that this kind of file can cause damage to my computer and will not be downloaded. I've tried to do a screen shot of that warning, but it vanishes when I activate the screen grab.

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    nb1948
    Explorer | Level 3
    10 months ago

    I went to my downloads page and found the warning and was able to do a grab.

     

    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
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      10 months ago
      nb1948 wrote:

      I went to my downloads page and found the warning and was able to do a grab.

      That message is from your browser, not Dropbox. If you need the file and trust the source, click keep. Otherwise delete it.

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