When that happens, multiple versions of the same edited file will appear within Dropbox. Those multiple file versions are conflicted copies.
How do I fix the Dropbox conflicted copy issues?
1. Move a file you’re going to edit out of Dropbox first
To avoid conflicted file copies appearing within Dropbox, temporarily move files you’re editing out of DB. Temporarily moving the file out of its Dropbox folder will ensure nobody you’re sharing the document with can make any changes to it when you are. If you have the Dropbox app installed, you can drag the file out of the DB folder in File Explorer to another directory on your hard drive. When you’ve edited it, move the file back into Dropbox.
2. Share Dropbox files without editing rights
Alternatively, change the document’s access permissions for users you’re sharing it with to view only.
3. Compare conflicted copies within Google Docs
To fix a Dropbox file with conflicted copies, try comparing the conflicted copies with Docs’ Compare documents utility.
Check out Conflicted Copy Resolver
So, you can avert Dropbox conflicted copies by moving files out of your cloud storage folder or by changing the sharing permission for them. If you already have conflicted copies, you can compare them within Google Docs or erase them with the Conflicted Copy Resolver.
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