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rasworth's avatar
rasworth
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

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...
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Calvin2DBX
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Hi rasworth,

 

Thanks for taking the time to reach out on this!

 

Glad to hear you're enjoying Backup Beta and that it's working well for you!

 

We'll check on this with the team to see if there's any updates to share.

 

In the meantime, you can check out this page to see the latest details as and when they come: https://help.dropbox.com/organize/dropbox-backup-beta

 

Hope that helps!

rasworth's avatar
rasworth
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Calvin,

 

Thanks for the reply, yes, I had found and read the information you referenced.  I am goingto assume that since updating to Backup Beta is a one way street, then Dropbox is committed to BB for the long term?

 

Another question - on my computer set up for legacy backup, i.e. the data folders are moved into the Dropgbox folder, is there any problem if I update Backup to the beta version?

 

Richard

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    rasworth
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    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

     

    • rasworth's avatar
      rasworth
      Explorer | Level 4
      2 years ago

      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

      • rasworth's avatar
        rasworth
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        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

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