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Can we have an option to lock files we're working on to avoid conflicted copies?
My business partner and I (often working from different locations) are constantly working on the same documents and trying to save our work at the same time. Result: lots of conflicted copies of file...
I manage an online historic archive for a local historical society. We have many documents, pictures, etc., posted in a Dropbox account, and provide links for all who desire.
I'm concerned that one of us (me or one of the volunteers who has access to the account/collection) might someday inadvertently delete or change something. I would like a way to put a lock on the collection which prevents changes unless a person consciously unlocks it to make intended changes.
Does Dropbox have such a tool? If not, do you know of a way to do this through Windows or some add-on utility program?
- Mark
Super User II
It doesnt I'm afraid.
The best thing I can suggest is to have a total separate backup of all data. That way software failure cannot become an issue!
