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  1. #1
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    Default Backup location fail

    I have DP+ on W10 computer.
    I have tried numerous times to set Backup to a folder DP+ in Users etc. it shows up in DP+ Options Backup, it just ignores and puts it into the folder where the working file is located.
    Peter

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    You're hitting 'Apply' after you've set the path?

    Utilities > Backups (tab) > Browse (choose folder) > Apply

    I can't get it to fail. Are you trying to save in an unusual (restricted) folder?

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    Have set it up before on other versions with out problems.

    When installing DP+ it defaulted to C:\Users\pprew\.Xara Designer Pro+ so used that.

    Reply prompted to look at DP 18 it shows Users\pprew\AppData\Local\Xara\XtremePro\18\Backup s

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    is that period in the path actually there in front of Xara Designer Pro + :

    When installing DP+ it defaulted to C:\Users\pprew\.Xara Designer Pro+ so used that
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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    Yes a period, I accepted the default location setting when opened up DP+ Options>backup tab.

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    Peter, provided you use the Browse button, you will pick only valid local storage locations.
    I cannot explain the period though.

    My backup locations are I:\Xara Backups\<Product & Version> so i keep work with different XDAs separate, e.g., I:\Xara Backups\Xara Pro+ & I:\Xara Backups\XDPXv17.0.

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    as acorn said use browse button to select the folder you want to use, which you will need to create first

    the path you have shown is invalid with the period positioned where it is - xara would not accept it any more than windows file explorer would.... it would not have been in the default path when the program installed, assuming the program installed correctly
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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    And be aware that Windows Security setting may prevent programs from accessing certain areas on your computer. Hence that program will revert to the default settings.

    You can check if this applies to you by typing "protected folders" in Windows Settings or after clicking the Windows icon on your taskbar. One can see whether or not a program has been blocked while delving into the protection history in the Virus and threats section of the Settings app.

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    @handrawn - Both Windows File Explorer and Xara would have no trouble using a folder that starts with a period. Why Xara would create one is a different matter.
    @Michael - Peter shows the folder as being in Users folder, which allows full read/write permission to the logged-in user.

    The big question is, why can't Peter change the saved path? The classic 'Run As Administrator'?
    Last edited by Chris M; 29 October 2021 at 02:10 PM. Reason: added a bit

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    Default Re: Backup location fail

    ok chris I sit corrected

    the folder would have to be there though, and by default it would not be, would it ?
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