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Marsha K.
9 years agoNew member | Level 1
What happens after Windows XP support ends?
I'm not sure I understand how drop box will function or not after doom day in August. My computer is a Windows XP. I cannot afford a new computer at this time. Does the August date mean that I will n...
- 9 years ago
You can continue to use the website with a supported browser, but the syncing client will cease to work - anything updated on another computer or anything you are sharing through a shared folder will not update on that computer, and any file you add, edit or delete on that computer will not update on the website.
Your only options are to upgrade or to use the website with a compatible browser. Thats it.
Cathy S.6
9 years agoNew member | Level 2
Although I understand that the cost factor it doesn't make me feel any less disappointed. I for one cannot afford to upgrade my home computer which I use for work as well. I also have no problem using the web to pc download/upload option and will be directed that way come the end of the month. I have to find a positive in this situation and being that our company uses the Dropbox for Business Enterprise I will no longer need to have space on my personal hard drive allocated to work.
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