Recommendnation for cloud backup service
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Enigmaman
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I am looking for recommendations for a cloud backup service that allows automatic syncing of new files and subfolders in already uploaded folders.
OneDrive does not have this feature. Google backup and Sync keep crashing on my computer.
DropBox sales assure me they do have this feature, but I was wondering if there was a service cheaper than the $9.99 per month that they charge?
OneDrive does not have this feature. Google backup and Sync keep crashing on my computer.
DropBox sales assure me they do have this feature, but I was wondering if there was a service cheaper than the $9.99 per month that they charge?
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that allows automatic syncing of new files and subfolders in already uploaded folders.
By the way, these cloud services are only providing a means to make your files available across multiple devices. You shouldn't be relying on them for your backups.0 -
...a cloud backup service that allows automatic syncing of new files and subfolders in already uploaded folders.
OneDrive does not have this feature.If you put your general location in your Profile, somebody here may be able to come and help you.0 -
I use Backblaze for backing up online.0
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What I mean is. e.g.:
I uploaded a folder to OneDrive support forum called "Work".
It syncs across all devices. I subsequently add a subfolder Work/May and maybe sub-subfolders Work\May\Accounts.
One Drive will not detect changes like this automatically. I would have to drag any new subfolders/files across automatically.
And it says so here:
https://forums.windowscentral.com/ask-question/486381-one-drive-upload-all-files-within-folder-automatically-new-post.html
OK, now we've established that, does anyone have any helpful suggestions?0 -
One Drive will not detect changes like this automatically.
If it helps, client version is 19.043.0304.0007 (March 25, 2019).If you put your general location in your Profile, somebody here may be able to come and help you.0 -
What I mean is. e.g.:
I uploaded a folder to OneDrive support forum called "Work".
It syncs across all devices. I subsequently add a subfolder Work/May and maybe sub-subfolders Work\May\Accounts.
One Drive will not detect changes like this automatically. I would have to drag any new subfolders/files across automatically.
And it says so here:
https://forums.windowscentral.com/ask-question/486381-one-drive-upload-all-files-within-folder-automatically-new-post.html
OK, now we've established that, does anyone have any helpful suggestions?I have not added the subfolders within a folder that I have already added to OneDrive, no, nor sub-subfolders subsequently added within sub-folders, etc.0 -
I have been using pCloud for a few years now across multiple computers and mobile devices and have had no issues. The advantage is that you can select any folder to be synchronised, you do not have to use a specific folder.Past caring about first world problems.0
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Never liked OneDrive
Not quite the same but I like Mega.nz, 50gb free, use it on phone and laptop but I upload manually.0 -
grumpycrab wrote: »I'm tempted to say rubbish but I don't wish to offend. I've just tried it. Works fine. I guess you've tried it?
If it helps, client version is 19.043.0304.0007 (March 25, 2019).
Well you just did say rubbish.
So why does Microsoft admit in the thread quoted above that it does not sync automatically?0 -
I sort of get the OP's point here but it's not a workflow I had ever considering using with OneDrive. Whether it's a flaw in the the program or a feature it was never supposed to have is a matter of interpretation
OneDrive works seamlessly when all of your work is in one big parent folder (usually c:\users\<name>\OneDrive) and everything is a subfolder. Any new files or folders will automatically be synced. If you don't work that way, or don't want to, then OneDrive may not be for you.
It's also important to understand the subtle difference between a sync tool and backup. If you delete a file from the online Onedrive or another client it is gone. OneDrive is not designed as a permanent backup which will keep your files forever and return your computer to a fixed point in time. Backup tools make a copy of your data, they don't sync it.0
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