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Charsiu
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Can I back up any other folders, besides the Windows ones, plus the D:\ drive?

Hi All,   Question on DropBox Backup - Is this restricted to Windows folders only? It only allows the backup of Documents, Pictures etc.   Another query, does DropBox restricting backing up o...
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DBoxTips
Experienced | Level 13
2 years ago

Hi Charsiu 

 

While this is not supported directly by Dropbox, there are third-party products which extend the functionality of the Dropbox desktop app beyond just the Dropbox folder and the C:\ drive, making it possible for you to sync or backup any folder to Dropbox.

 

Hope this helps,

Andrew (DBoxTips)

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Charsiu
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Hi Andrew,

 

Are you able to share this with me?

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    DBoxTips
    Experienced | Level 13
    2 years ago

    Sure, I've had success using Boxifier for this. 

     

    Andrew (DBoxTips)

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