Error while backing up to Dropbox and other Cloud storage

Error while backing up to Dropbox and other Cloud storage

Error while backing up to Dropbox and other Cloud storage

Due to the way most cloud storage services work (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft Onedrive, etc), you may get errors if you select them as your backup location.

To avoid this, pick a location elsewhere on your computer (e.g. Documents, Desktop, etc), then copy the completed backup to Dropbox.


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