Dropbox cloud storage service boasts numerous advantages, ranking among the top services alongside Google Drive and OneDrive. Once installed on Windows 10, users can swiftly access and use Dropbox, including backing up data on Win 10. Backup operations are straightforward and user-friendly, resembling the mobile interface.
Below are detailed instructions on using Dropbox on Windows 10 and specifically how to back up Dropbox data on Win 10.
Alternatively, you can also click the plus sign > select Upload file to upload a file to the folder. Wait a moment for the file to upload to the folder. Note that the file size will determine the upload speed and storage on Dropbox.
Select Upload files to display the file selection window for uploading and backing up on Dropbox.
After selecting the file to upload to Dropbox, press Open.
Wait for the file to upload and backup into the Dropbox system on Windows 10.
View the file just uploaded to Dropbox on Windows 10.
In case of uploading an existing file, you will receive a notification that the file already exists. In this case, press Replace to overwrite if desired or cancel to skip.
Step 4: After uploading, users have the following options with the file toolbar:
(1) Option Delete (Delete file), Open with (Open with another software), Save to device (Download to device), Print (Print file).
(2) Comment (comment within the file).
(3) Quick save button to device for offline use.
(4) Share button (share file) and Copy link (Copy link address).
- With the customization toolbar on the left, users also have other customization options such as:
(1) Customize Search (Search downloaded files), Share (Share files), Sort (Sort downloaded files), pin folder to start (pin folder to the Start button), Refresh (Refresh).
(2) Customize to select each file just uploaded in the folder.
- Even on the file, users can perform some actions as follows:
(1) Right-click and select Make available offline to save the file offline on the computer. Meanwhile, if you choose View in folder, users can view the file in the folder after downloading.
To delete a file just downloaded to your device, right-click and select Remove from device.
Here, Mytour applies downloading and backing up Dropbox data with images. For different music files, .exe, .zip, you can perform similar actions.
Nowadays, creating a Dropbox account for storing files and backing up online data is not difficult because you only need to have a Gmail or Yahoo account to successfully register for Dropbox. Most users usually register with Gmail and then use this account for various services, including Dropbox, which is more convenient. In fact, creating a Gmail account is faster and easier than using Yahoo Mail.
Once you have successfully created a Dropbox account, you can easily back up Dropbox data or store photos, music, or any other files on Dropbox as long as the total file size does not exceed the initial 5GB limit. However, in reality, many users still apply methods to increase Dropbox storage space through some small tricks to expand actual storage space, which is still quite popular.
Wishing you all success!
