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ins1der
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Can't download RAR file from a link because of an unknown error

so my friend gave me dropbox link with RAR file but i cant download it because of the unknown error 

what i need to do?

help me please

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    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Hey ins1der, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    How large is the file you're trying to download?

     

    If you open the link using a different browser, are you able to successfully download the content?

     

    Let me know and we'll go from there.

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