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A zip file shared with me cannot be extracted. Is there a work around to get the files?

A zip file shared with me cannot be extracted. Is there a work around to get the files?

NancyAnnPhoto
Explorer | Level 3

Dropbox message >>  Too big to load

This file type must be smaller to load here.

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Hannah
Dropbox Staff

Hi there, @NancyAnnPhoto, thanks for joining the Dropbox Community!

 

Currently, there's no way to unzip a file through Dropbox; have you tried downloading it to your computer and unzipping it there?

 

How large is the file in question?

 

Let me know.


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NancyAnnPhoto
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File size 

10.88 GB
 
Yes, tried to download to PC, error "empty" 
Although I know that's not correct either. 
 
Thank you for your help.

Walter
Dropbox Staff

Could you send us a screenshot of the exact error you're getting, so that we can have a visual too @NancyAnnPhoto ?

 

Also, have you tried another browser and/or another program to un-zip the file?


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NancyAnnPhoto
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My assistant fixed me up! I do not know what she did, but I'm in business once again. Sorry for the interruption. 

Walter
Dropbox Staff

No worries @NancyAnnPhoto - I'm glad to hear it's sorted now and thanks for keeping us in the loop too.

 

See you around the Community and have a lovely weekend!


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