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Paddy17
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Link expired, how can I download the files?

Hi guys. About 8 years ago I did some acting for a film student based in Wellington. I was sent finished projects to my email via Dropbox. Recently I tried to access the works but I can't and display...
  • Jay's avatar
    2 years ago

    Hi Paddy17, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    If the files were deleted, or the link itself deleted, from their account then it wouldn't be possible to access the link on the site.

     

    The only way to download those files now would be to check with that person to see if they still have a copy and to share them again.

     

    I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this matter.

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