Tell HN: Gmail wont allow to download an old zip with _my_ code

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Post by eridal » Fri, Aug 25, 2017, 5:53 PM UTC

Today I was talking about some old code that I wrote like about 8 years ago, and I mentioned that I still keep a copy of all of it.

Then when looking for the zip file that I've sent to myself about 8 years ago .. I've found that Google refuses to give me _my_ code because:

    For security reasons, Gmail does not allow you to use this type of file as it violates Google policy for executables and archives.

Seems like I can still forward the attachment; or at least it's displayed like it will be.

Lesson learn: Nothing that sits on your gmail is yours. Backup now!

Re: Tell HN: Gmail wont allow to download an old zip with _my_ code

Post by byoung2 » Fri, Aug 25, 2017, 5:59 PM UTC

I was just able to download a zip attachment sent to me in 2007. It could have something to do with executables inside the zip file in your case.

Post by vxxzy » Fri, Aug 25, 2017, 6:00 PM UTC

Why not hook up thunderbird via IMAP and see if you can get it that way.

Post by dormento » Fri, Aug 25, 2017, 9:59 PM UTC

I create this HN account to help someone with this exact same issue.

tl;dr: 1) create a label; 2) add the message to that label; 3) Go to google.com/settings/takeout and export the single label from gmail.

Good luck!