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Block-level sync for VeraCrypt not working post 83.4.152 update
Greetings all,
After DB auto-updated to 83.4.152, I noticed that the block-level syncing doesn't seem to be detecting changes anymore for my VeraCrypt container.
Before the update, everytime I dismount my VC encrypted container, DB will index the file and compare the deltas at the block-level -- syncing the block-level changes. However, after the 152 update, I've noticed that even with lots of changes in the VC container, after I dismount, DB detects no changes to the encrypted file. I end up having a bunch of conflicts when trying to sync between machines via the "rename the file and rename it back" approach.
Could someone share resolution or your similar experiences if you're also using encrypted containers with DB?
Thanks,
BPH
Hi all, we've brought this to our team and wanted to follow up.
While we've presented a workaround: either by turning off the "preserve file modification timestamps" setting in the application or naming the file with a ".tc" or ".hc" extension, we want to be transparent about our current priorities and unfortunately, this means that we won't be able to delve deeply into this in the near future.
We're still tracking these reports, and will make sure to inform you right away of any changes.
Thanks for understanding .
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John L.2 Hi, any update on this? I have confirmed the ticket content. When can we expect a fix for synching containers with any file-containers? This is still a BLOCKER. Please let me know the next steps.
BTW: I have a filed with *.vc extension and I am still (since many updates) experiencing issues: Sometimes if the content of the *.vc file is changed, the changes are not directly uploaded to Dropbox. Sometimes this needs a restart of the dropbox client in advance. This is really annoying and is not ok if you do not always remember that issue and you then again end up with 2 files that you have to merge on and on again.
Hi,
I've just recently started having a problem with syncing veracrypt files on windows 10. I've used this setup for a long time and no issues until recently.
I have a veracrypt container I keep in my dropbox folder. Usually if I open it, makes changes to files within it, then close the container, dropbox will sync the container.
However starting just recently, I can make changes to the file within the container, close the container but dropbox will not sync.
If I then open the container on a different computer, I end up with conflicting files.
Can anyone offer suggestions?
Thanks
Jon
as it is sitll not properly fixed, any timeline?
I tested today as noticed the same thing. THe fix that worked for me was as per below.
Within Veracrypt -> Preferences -> Untick Preserve modification timestamp of conntainers.Now each time I close a Mounted Volumn I can see it Sync up (changes only as only takes a second).- Daphne
Dropbox Community Moderator
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you here Tom30!
At the moment I don't have an update to share with you on this, we'll make sure to update this thread when we have some news to share.
If there's anything else that I can help with in the meantime, please let me know!
Hello Daphne ,
don't get me wrong but: Are you serious?
The ticket has been open since October (!!!) last year and I addressed different staff members weeks and months ago.
We do get no useful information, just information about delays.
Is this really how you treat your customers?
I finally see why people are leaving dropbox.
