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Updates on Backup Beta — When/if does it become a permanent feature, or any known issues?
I'm a longtime Dropbox user, went thru the process of the legacy backup solution on my primary Windows 10 pc, and after initial problems it has been stable for literally years now. However, for othe...
What I should have asked, if I update from Backup to Backup Beta, will it unwind my previous Backup configuration, i.e. move the data folders out from under the Dropbox folder? IMO that would be a disaster.
Richard
I set up the legacy backup at least 2 years ago, i.e. Desktop, Documents and Pictures folders moved under the Dropbox folder. Today when I invoke manage backup this comes up:
So how can I update to Backup Beta, and if I do will it leave my present structure intact?
Richard
Approximately 3 years ago I went thru the Backup process on my Win 10 system, whereby my Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders were moved under the Dropbox folder. The sysem is stable and I don't want to delete/modify the process.
However, I am interested in using the new Backup Beta, considering implementing it on this same computer. Can I do so without affecting my present configuration? I've read the articles on changing to Backup Beta, but I don't see a path for this system, based upon my manage backup screen:
How should I proceed from here?
Richard
- Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi rasworth, as of yet, there is no new info on the new Dropbox Backup beta.
when we have more info to share, we will be able to post here.
I'm not asking for new info, just trying to figure out if I can use it on a specific system. Please re-read my original post. I don't see any indication that Backup has the beta tag, how do I get there?
Richard
