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nb1948
7 months agoExplorer | Level 3
Getting an error when trying to download a ".sys" file from a Dropbox link
I was sent a Dropbox link by a trusted source. I am to use it to download a ".sys" file for one of my commercial embroidery machines. Every time I click on the link, I get a message that this kind of file can cause damage to my computer and therefore it will not be downloaded. I have a Windows 11 Pro (64 Bit) PC. Is it something in my system/security settings, or is it something Dropbox is requiring me to deal with differently?
nb1948 wrote:
I went to my downloads page and found the warning and was able to do a grab.
That message is from your browser, not Dropbox. If you need the file and trust the source, click keep. Otherwise delete it.
- nb1948Explorer | Level 3
- nb1948Explorer | Level 3
When I click on the "download arrow" in the upper right corner, it offers me, "OPEN" and "SAVE AS". When I click on "SAVE AS" I get a warning notification that this kind of file can cause damage to my computer and will not be downloaded. I've tried to do a screen shot of that warning, but it vanishes when I activate the screen grab.
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