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jerry1995
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
How to stop Dropbox creating folders for backup
For some time, every time I create a new file on my MacBook using Microsoft software that I save to my Dropbox, the computer automatically creates the file (e.g. a document) and a separate folder wit...
- 2 years ago
Hi TS13, can you also clarify the Dropbox version you're using on your end, just to ensure you're not using a Beta version?
You can find this by locating your Dropbox icon on the menu bar, next to your WiFi and hovering your mouse there.
If you could also attach a few screenshots of an example duplicated folder, that'd be amazing, so that we can have a visual too.
jerry1995
Explorer | Level 3
thanks Hannah. Well, when I use "Save As", say, in Microsoft Word, and specify my dropbox folder as the place to save the file, I then see both the file I created and a separate folder that contains a backup copy of the same file. Something is causing that. Thanks. Tom
Megan
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi jerry1995, sorry to jump in here!
Could you send me a screenshot, in order to have a visual of this too?
- TS132 years agoExplorer | Level 3
i have the same problem. A fix would help.
- Megan2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hey there, TS13, let's jump right into this!
Could you just confirm your device's exact OS version and the version and status of the desktop app as shown in your system tray?
When did you notice this behavior?
Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there!
- TS132 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Mac OS Monterey Version 12.6
Dropbox Status says "Your files are up to date".
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