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Google Drive is currently the largest online file-sharing service. Users can share files on Google Drive, allowing others to view or download them. However, the file-sharing feature on Google Drive may encounter some issues when multiple users attempt to download the same file simultaneously, resulting in a 24-hour download restriction for exceeding the download limit.
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Guide on how to download files exceeding the limit on Google Drive, surpassing download count.
Instead of waiting for the 24-hour limit to expire or searching for another link, why not try the following trick that Mytour wants to introduce.
Method to download files exceeding the limit on Google Drive, encountering download errors due to exceeding the download count or limit.
Step 1: Firstly, select a Google Drive link that has exceeded the download count. Then, copy the last characters of that link, as shown in the example in the image, which is '0B2pjudUrdTCBaG1VcktMTFljdHc', meaning behind the characters '=
Step 2: Then you paste the copied characters in front of the '/view' characters and press enter, see the example below.
Example: If we have the link: drive.google.com/file/d/xxxx/view, then replace xxxx with the copied code above.
We get: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2pjudUrdTCBaG1VcktMTFljdHc/view
Note: You need to sign in to your Gmail account to use Google Drive services and perform step 2.
Step 3: Select the three-dot icon and then select Add Star to add the file that exceeded the download count to your Google Drive.
Step 4: Access HERE to go to your Google Drive, then go to the Starred folder where you will see the file you just Added, Right-click and select Make a Copy.
Step 5: Wait a moment for the copy of the file to be created, once done, click on Download to start downloading.
Step 6: And finally, click on Download Anyway to download the file that exceeded the download limit earlier.
That's it! You have successfully downloaded the file that exceeded the limit, overcoming the download count error.
Above, Mytour has guided you on how to download files that exceed the limit on Google Drive, encountering download and view limitations. If you're the one sharing the file, you only need to follow steps 4 onwards, making it much simpler than for the downloader. Google Drive offers not just a web interface but also allows direct download and installation on your computer, enabling real-time syncing anytime. Installing Google Drive on your computer enhances file management even further.
Moreover, with Google Drive installed on your computer, you can easily toggle the feature to start with Windows, preventing it from slowing down your system and only launching it when necessary. Check out Google Drive's guide on disabling startup with Windows for more details.
