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miranda j.1
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10 years ago

Is there a way to automatically copy files from my C: drive in windows to dropbox?

I have multiple windows computers in my home and looking for easy backup solution. Is there a way for Dropbox to automatically sense that a file has been put into a windows folder and then copy int...
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Mark
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10 years ago

No there isnt a way to copy files to Dropbox - one of the reasons being is it isnt designed as a back up tool. Its a syncing one. 

And no, no issues with large files either. 

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