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dropitlikeitshot1
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1 month ago
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Using Dropbox Backup with Backblaze or other Cloud Backups no longer works

I use Dropbox Backup but, importantly, I use the setting that means my files are also stored locally, offline, on my computer. For years, I have also used Backblaze as a "backup to my backup" - backi...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    1 month ago

    I am also a backblaze customer and have exactly the same issue. The issue isnt exclusive to Dropbox but all cloud storage systems using Mac that are in the new folder structure (i.e. 'Cloud Storage' folder). 

    For me, yes, I am ok with it as I have the extended recovery on my Dropbox meaning if something was to happen I can get it back. I also, sadly, cannot think of any work arounds at present. 

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Mark
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1 month ago
dropitlikeitshot1 wrote:

So are you still paying for Backblaze?

I am yes, as I like the fact it still backs up 'everything else' if that makes sense? 

So while its redundant on my data it still does the rest of my files (desktop, anything in Documents etc. as I dont use that directory as such). 

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dropitlikeitshot1
Helpful | Level 7
1 month ago

Curious why you don't use Dropbox Backup on the rest of your files. 
Desktop and Documents are the only folders that I DO backup with Dropbox.

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    Mark
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    1 month ago
    dropitlikeitshot1 wrote:

    Curious why you don't use Dropbox Backup on the rest of your files. 

    Because it's diabolically designed and implemented unfortunately. 

    For example it moves the folders in to Dropbox meaning links to files stop working, it doesnt allow you to restore just individual files or folders and its totally clunky. 

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