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Richard P.44's avatar
Richard P.44
Helpful | Level 7
8 years ago
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I get an error message that Windows System Restore failed?

Hi When I run Windows System Restore it fails with this error message System Restore failed to replace the file (D:\Users\*******\Dropbox\.dropbox.cache\qebcobkqbgbzfynfuwbof\placeholder.bat) wit...
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  • radical_exponent's avatar
    radical_exponent
    3 years ago

    Hi everyone,

     

    We're testing out some changes in v182 (currently in beta) that should hopefully help with this. Let us know if you continue to run into problems.

     

    Thanks

JK_KH's avatar
JK_KH
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

Walter This issue is still happening, and frankly alarming. 

Can you tell us when the internal ticket was last updated, and where developers are at in fixing this issue?  I'm sure the devs have been very busy on the latest windows app overall, which frankly offers nothing of value to me.  Having an app NOT break restore points, however, is of value.

If we don't get a real response, other than 'devs are looking into it',  I frankly don't see why I should continue using this service and will be requesting a refund. As much as I enjoy the file sharing and syncing abilities, my operating system is more important.

Stephan S.10's avatar
Stephan S.10
Helpful | Level 5
6 years ago

Same here... I had made a system restore backup before installing a program (Gigabyte APP) that I was afraid might create a problem. It did - I can't boot Windows anymore. This is precisely why I made the backup. And now with this dropbox-induced error, I may have to reinstall my whole  Windows system. Dropbox is SOOOOO bad at fixing things. 

  • Lxs's avatar
    Lxs
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    I am in the same situation, I have a Windows system restore I must use and have just found out here that Dropbox has broken this functionality.

    How can I be paying for software that knowingly causes this problem? Why was I not immediately notified by Dropbox to modify my restore point creation procedure?

    I am furious and disgusted. @Walter: Where is the solution?

    If I have to fully wipe my windows configuration, I will take every opportunity to highlight the way this has played out.

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