Modified time wrong

Question

When I do a backup, the modified time is not only wrong, but weird! For example, I saved a file at 2:32 PM, auto backup. Checked it in the "view content" window of Backup at around 3:00 PM, and the Dropbox Modified time showed 5:31 PM! Almost 3 hours into the future! (The date shows correctly.)

I am using a Mac mini M2, running Ventura. The time on my computer is correct. Also, in the Dropbox settings, I have the time zone set correctly.

Any help appreciated. Thanks, Lee

Walter · Answer

Hi there Leett, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
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Can you please clarify the version of the desktop app installed on your computer as shown in your menu bar?
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If you could also send us a screenshot to have a visual too, I'd appreciate it.
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Thanks!

Leett · Answer

Thanks Walter
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Version 172.4.7555
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Megan · Answer

Hi Leett, awesome job, thanks for clarifying!&nbsp;
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Can you also send us a few screenshots of the modified time as shown on one of your files, please?&nbsp;

Leett · Answer

Thanks Megan:This file shows in Folder that it was saved at 7:04. &nbsp;Version history shows 7:08. &nbsp;It is interesting that the modified time shows the :04 correctly rather than the crazy numbers I was getting before. Again, the preferences are set to my time zone in Dropbox.&nbsp;I have about decided to abandon Dropbox for backups - it's just too buggy. &nbsp;I could not figure out how to delete a file (and I'm fairly computer savvy). &nbsp;It told me to do it in Settings, and even that label is wrong since it is actually Preferences. &nbsp;Also, I had unchecked the backup screenshots and it did it anyway. &nbsp;It could be a problem with this fairly new M2 silicon chip.&nbsp;Anyway, I will follow any ideas but if that doesn't work, I'm going to delete the backup.&nbsp;But I do appreciate your efforts! &nbsp;Thanks, Lee&nbsp;&nbsp;==================================================================================================&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Megan · Answer

Hi Leett, based on the screenshot you sent, it seems that the time in the version history is the time the file was uploaded to Dropbox, hence the difference.&nbsp;
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Now, as for Backup, it seems that the steps you mentioned, are about disabling Backups entirely, am I right about this? Also the settings are for the account online.&nbsp;
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If you wish to delete a file, you can just do it from the backed up folder or external hard drive locally, and the changes will sync to your account online.&nbsp;