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Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2017-03-30 22:38
by vboombatz
Hi I am new to this.
I can see the file on my ftp server but when I try to download I receive this message:
Error: Failed to open "/sbin/filename" for writing
Error: File transfer failed
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Vee
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2017-03-31 06:59
by botg
You're trying to write into a protected system directory. Please chose a directory you have permissions to download files in.
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2017-03-31 15:03
by vboombatz
I can edit but not download, so it seems like I have access
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2017-04-01 12:35
by boco
Wrong. Edit uses a Temp directory. Download uses whatever is selected as target at the local side. And that target you selected is NOT writable by your account (/sbin is a protected system directory).
Use your user profile directory as target.
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2017-04-01 16:00
by vboombatz
Oh Ok thanks I'll give it a try.
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2017-04-01 16:03
by vboombatz
That worked. thanks! Just like healthcare "who knew it could be this difficult"
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2020-12-15 03:30
by Twilightmx
I got this error today, I am trying to download files from Dropbox to an external HDD, it worked during the weekend and today I am getting this error, I can upload fine but can't download, was trying to backup and now I can't, changed HDD and same issue, was there any changes in Dropbox access permissions? Usinc MacOS Mojave
Re: Error: Failed to open "filename" for writing
Posted: 2020-12-15 12:35
by boco
Twilightmx wrote: ↑2020-12-15 03:30
I got this error today, I am trying to download files from Dropbox to an external HDD, it worked during the weekend and today I am getting this error, I can upload fine but can't download, was trying to backup and now I can't, changed HDD and same issue, was there any changes in Dropbox access permissions? Usinc MacOS Mojave
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