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Bravo23
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago
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Dropbox File Backup

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 ...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    3 years ago

    Hi Bravo23, from the screenshot, the Dropbox site or service wouldn't create backup files or folders like that. This is most likely related to an app or service you're using to edit the file. Certain programs do create backup folders for restoration reasons.

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Megan
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3 years ago

Hey Bravo23, can you send us a few screenshots, in order for us to have a clear visual of what you described? 

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Bravo23
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

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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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    3 years ago

    Hi Bravo23, from the screenshot, the Dropbox site or service wouldn't create backup files or folders like that. This is most likely related to an app or service you're using to edit the file. Certain programs do create backup folders for restoration reasons.

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      Bravo23
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago

      Jay,

       

      Thank you. It is MS Word 16 for Mac that was set to auto-save. It never entered my mine that this would be the resolution as I have not run auto-save since I started using Dropbox a few years ago. Microsoft strikes again.

       

      Please except my apology for waisting your time.

       

      Thx,

      Red 

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        3 years ago

        No worries, glad to have helped out.

         

        Enjoy your week ahead!

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