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jq23's avatar
jq23
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Do downloads resume once space is cleared up?

If I am downloading multiple files, and I run out of space, will the downloads resume once space is cleared up? Or will I have to start the next downloads myself?

  • Hello. I am on Windows 11 and I am downloading multiple mp4 files from a site called Cuberush. While downloading multiple of these files to Dropbox at once, I ran out of space in Dropbox. I have cleared out space and was hoping that the remaining files would resume downloading.

     

    My question seems to have already been answered though. I waited for a bit and it seems that the files won't resume downloading on their own, even if space was cleared for them. 

    Problem solved, sorry for the silly question.😅

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hey there, jq23, I'd be happy to answer this one for you! 

     

    How exactly are you downloading files? It'll help to know which platform you're using, in order for me to give you the necessary info.

     

    Also, are you referring to your Dropbox space running out, or the device's storage? 

     

    Let me know more, and we'll take it from there!

    • jq23's avatar
      jq23
      New member | Level 2

      Hello. I am on Windows 11 and I am downloading multiple mp4 files from a site called Cuberush. While downloading multiple of these files to Dropbox at once, I ran out of space in Dropbox. I have cleared out space and was hoping that the remaining files would resume downloading.

       

      My question seems to have already been answered though. I waited for a bit and it seems that the files won't resume downloading on their own, even if space was cleared for them. 

      Problem solved, sorry for the silly question.😅

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