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Dropbox file format...work with legacy versions or not?
I haven't installed the latest version of Dropbox because I can't get a proper answer on whether if I do so the new format will not sync with older formats on old computers.
It shouldn't be that di...
nicwg wrote:
I think the answer appears to be don't upgrade on your newer computer or I'll lose the sync.
That's not what the article states. If you update the newer computer, both of your computers will still sync. Nothing changes in that regard.
My old computer can't be upgraded. It seemed a simple question: will I no longer be able to sync with my old computer running an older version of Dropbox ...
I think the important thing for you to remember is that if you're older computer cannot be upgraded to a more recent version of the operating system, eventually the Dropbox application will stop working completely. Older versions of the Dropbox application eventually reach a point where they're not able to connect anymore.
For example, the current minimum requirement for Dropbox on a Mac is macOS 10.12 Sierra. If your computer can't run on 10.12 or newer, then eventually Dropbox will simply stop working.
Just something to keep in mind for the future.
Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHi nicwg, and sorry for jumping in.
If you’re using a device with an older OS, which may no longer be supported, then you’d need to update the OS of the computer to a newer one, so that it’s possible to install the latest Dropbox app versions.
Dropbox releases new versions regularly, which include improvements to the performance of the app and its security, and these may not always be compatible with an older OS. You can also check this Help Center article for more details on what would happen in this case.
Thanks for the link to the article. I think the answer appears to be don't upgrade on your newer computer or I'll lose the sync.
