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Windows 11 built-in backup and restore feature.
It is about Windows 11 built-in backup and restore feature. I need to check if Dropbox is safe with this feature.
Suppose I backed up every Windows setting with this image backup feature built...
Hi acubens555, thanks for messaging the Community.
Generally, we don't recommend using any third party backup apps or services to restore the Dropbox app and folder, as this could result in permission errors, syncing issues and data loss.
In your scenario, we couldn't guarantee how the Dropbox desktop application would react after being recovered like that, or if it would be able to detect the files on the E drive.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi acubens555, thanks for messaging the Community.
Generally, we don't recommend using any third party backup apps or services to restore the Dropbox app and folder, as this could result in permission errors, syncing issues and data loss.
In your scenario, we couldn't guarantee how the Dropbox desktop application would react after being recovered like that, or if it would be able to detect the files on the E drive.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Thanks for your anwer!
