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ZIP FILE DOWNLOADS ERROR
I'm using Chrome and trying to download Dropbox folders to my Mac (Monterey version OS 12.0.1 ) and getting an error message: ERROR 79 Inappropriate file type or format. It worked fine before updat...
I found a way around it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6--dQQ9U1fs
Hi i am getting an error -79 on downloading multiple files (word docs) from dropbox to my new mac running Big Sur. It is an M1 Macbook Pro.
Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi Lightfield, happy Tuesday!
Can you send me a screenshot of the error you're referring to?
Have you tried downloading the content using a totally different browser?
Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there.
Can you send me a screenshot of the error you're referring to?
Have you tried downloading the content using a totally different browser?
Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there.
Hi Meghan, since this is a thread of similar reports I will summarize.
Chrome and Safari
Monteray Mac OS
Macbook Pro Mx
A -79 error does not require a screenshot, it is a system file error.
You have a bug. Please pass to a developer.
Any update with this? Same issue with new M1 iMac running Monterey. Files work fine on all other computers (Big Sur).
I've got the same issue - someone please help. Small files, big files, all the same. I don't think it's exclusive to dropbox files though - this is happening even with a zip I made on this machine! Using Monterey... relatively new machine to me...
