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Sync or Backup from D: drive?
I'm new to Dropbox. I own three computers--a Home PC, Office PC, and laptop. I got Dropbox to achieve two main goals--1) to have backup security against data loss and (2) be able to access and work w...
- Hi mlpeterson, thanks for posting on the Community!
The Dropbox folder can only reside on one drive at a time, so it might not be able to do what you're requesting of it. Have you tried moving the Dropbox folder?
The computer backup feature is essentially syncing those system folders, by moving them into the Dropbox folder. It isn't a backup as such, since deleting files would also delete them from the site, and vice versa.
Creating the backup on each PC would create different backup folders on the site, with the PC name next to them, so you would be able to access, edit and delete files that way.
If you need any more details, feel free to message back!
I find that to be very helpful. I appreciate your confirmation. Due to the fact that my important data resides on my (internal) D drive, and I don't want to move things unnecessarily, I have decided to subscribe to Carbonite.
Thank you so much for your reply. I really appreciate it. Please take care of yourself.
