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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 other computers in my household I would rather avoid creating a non-standard pc, i.e. leave the system files (documents, desktop, etc.) in their default locations. I have installed Backup Beta on one W11 pc, and so far no issues. My question is when will Backup Beta be deemed a permanent part of the Dropbox family? I understand the company probably can't give an exact date, but sometime in 2023? I'd rather not become dependent on it and have it radically changed or cancelled.
Also, what are the recognized issues with Backup Beta, i.e. bugs?
Richard
(Edited by moderator to remove personally identifiable information per Dropbox Community Guidelines)
- Calvin2DBX
Dropbox Staff
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!
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
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
