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andrew w.18
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

Problem opening a compressed Zip File from dropbox, getting error Compressed (zipped) folders Error

Hey guys im having a problem opening folders I have downloaded from dropbox. I have since deleted it from dropbox (so cant try reloading the files). I have tried opening it 3 on different computers a...
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  • Felix D.'s avatar
    Felix D.
    9 years ago

    Hi guys! I have found a solution (after trying everything else like different programs, Windows, etc. etc.). Not sure whether it recovers all the files; but the filesize of the zip is at least equal!

    In Mac OS Terminal write: 

    zip -FF /Users/fd/Musikmixe.zip --out /Users/fd/Musikmixe2.zip

    It will create a new zip. Of course replace "/Users/fd/Musikmixe.zip" by your file.

    See here: https://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-repair-damaged-zip-files-with-terminal--mac-49294

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MaskedGasser
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After years of having the availability to store my photos and videos in dropbox for free, Dropbox has decided to push me toward a very expensive account upgrade.  I am far above the allotted 5Gb or storage space of the basic (free) plan.  I don't need Dropbox as a means of storage.  I actually forgot I have this service.  I am now deleting all of the files that I don't need from my Dropbox account.   I am downloading all of the photos & videos that I want to keep to my pc, however, when I go to open the zip file that is created by the download on my pc, I receive an error message that "Windows cannot open the folder"  "The compressed (zipped) Folder 'C:\User\Downloads\Dropbox.zip' is invalid".  What can I do to retrieve MY photos and videos? 

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Rich
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7 years ago

MaskedGasser

 

There is currently a known issue related to the downloading of compressed fodlers resulting in corrupt or incomplete Zip files. Dropbox is aware of the issue and is working on it.

 

I'm merging your post into a larger thread where this is already being discussed.

 

[This thread is now closed by moderators due to inactivity. If you're experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Ask a Question section here.]

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