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I have managed to stop Dropbox from backing up my Mac but I can not figure out how to stop Dropbox from backing up a file, residing within the Dropbox cloud, that I have just edited. If I don't ...
Walter
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHi there Bravo23, thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!
When you say the files is being backed up, could you clarify if you're using the Dropbox Backup feature for this or if you're just syncing it from within your Dropbox folder on your computer?
Thanks!
this is a new feature of dropbox a recent update. every time I edit a file, dropbox automatically creates a new folder using the file name and also automatically creates a backup of the file using the file name pule the word backup appended to the new file name.
example: if I edit file XYZ,txt, dropbox will creat a folder named "XYZ.txt" and place a file named "backup of XYZ.txt". this is totally an automated function of dropbox and I would like to turn it off was it consumes space & create junk files & folders I do not want.
thx.
- Megan
Hey Bravo23, can you send us a few screenshots, in order for us to have a clear visual of what you described?
I tried to "map" it out as accurately as I could. After retracing my typed mapping, you will find that it is accurate.
I attached 2 files, a JPG and a PDF but I can only see 1 in this message. They have identical information I just wanted to be as helpful as I can.
Notice the last column. Dropbox created a file folder with the same name as the file I edit and inserts a backup file in the folder in question.
Thx.
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