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ataraxy
Explorer | Level 4
9 months ago

Dropbox beta version appears on WinGet

Just letting you know that there is a beta version of Dropbox on the winget (Windows programme updater) system. >winget upgrade Name Id Version A...
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ataraxy's avatar
ataraxy
Explorer | Level 4
9 months ago

Hi Hannah!

I think that you're looking at the version number for the installed version (the number in the Version column), not the version number for the available update (the number in the Available column).

The version number in the Available column is 222.3.4916, which is clearly a beta version:  https://www.dropboxforum.com/discussions/101003016/beta-build-222-3-4916/828973 and therefore, I don't believe that it should be released through winget.

Sorry that it's not a live link to the beta, but I get an error when I try to insert the URL with the Insert Link tool.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 months ago

    Hey ataraxy, let me jump in here! 

    Please keep in mind that the packages on WinGet aren't being uploaded from our end. 

    In any case, I'll forward your feedback to the appropriate areas so we can continue to improve.

    If you need something else, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help every step of the way. 

    • ataraxy's avatar
      ataraxy
      Explorer | Level 4
      6 months ago
      Megan wrote:

      Please keep in mind that the packages on WinGet aren't being uploaded from our end.

      Hi Megan​!

      Just getting in touch because this is still happening.

      I'm pretty sure that the packages are being uploaded by Dropbox.  Here's the information on the submission process:  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/package-manager/package/

      And if they're not being uploaded by Dropbox, shouldn't Dropbox be concerned about that?  If Dropbox isn't doing it, then it's taking the risk that something dodgy is submitted.

      Hopefully you can find the people who are submitting it, one way or another.

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
        Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
        6 months ago

        Hi ataraxy, thanks for your reply.

        We can confirm that it isn't a member of Dropbox who is uploading the files to Winget, and that said user can be found here.

        It wouldn't be possible for us to moderate or control what files are uploaded to a third party site.

        However, we do appreciate the feedback on this matter and we take all comments into consideration when improving the Dropbox services.

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