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“ Hi
Is it possible to establish a one way sync between two folder such that when
a file in one folder changes it is updated soon in the second folder? If not
possible in xp is there a third party utility to achieve this?
Many Thanks
Regards
“ Is it possible to establish a one way sync between two folder such
that when a file in one folder changes it is updated soon in the
second folder? If not possible in xp is there a third party utility
to achieve this?
SyncToy
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-98d0592d8c52
"Overview
There are files from all kinds of sources that we want to store and manage.
Files are created by our digital cameras, e-mail, cell phones, portable
media players, camcorders, PDAs, and laptops. Increasingly, computer users
are using different folders, drives, and even different computers (such as a
laptop and a desktop) to store, manage, retrieve and view files. Yet
managing hundreds or thousands of files is still largely a manual operation.
In some cases it is necessary to regularly get copies of files from another
location to add to primary location; in other cases there is a need to keep
two storage locations exactly in sync. Some users manage files manually,
dragging and dropping from one place to another and keeping track of whether
the locations are synchronized in their heads. Other users may use two or
more applications to provide this functionality.
Now there is an easier way. SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows,
is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the
heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of
different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a
few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without
additional complexity. SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the
same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic
renames and deletes in another case. Unlike other applications, SyncToy
actually keeps track of renames to files and will make sure those changes
get carried over to the synchronized folder."
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
In news:,
Briefcase is part of XP; it's meant for just that kind of thing.
We've already reached
tomorrow's yesterday
but we're still far away from
yesterday's tomorrow.
“Originally Posted by JohnHi
Is it possible to establish a one way sync between two folder such
that when a file in one folder changes it is updated soon in the
second folder? If not possible in xp is there a third party utility
to achieve this?
Many Thanks
Regards
We've already reached
tomorrow's yesterday
but we're still far away from
yesterday's tomorrow.
SyncToy is not foolproof, but so far it is the best and it is free.
I am using it to synchronize multiple backup drives for my thousands of
pictures and videos.
The number of files in synchronized drives are not always the same and
sometimes the synch is totally wrong (it goes berserk). When this happens
then I delete SyncToy data file (ex:
SyncToy_876f1c33-4404-4778-9ca9-7c4fbc31ad22.dat) in the particular backup.
I will get message that files were never backup before, do you want to do
it. It takes a bit longer, but it usually resolves all the issues for a
while.
Many USB external drives come with Synch application (Western Digital),
which again is not 100% reliable. It sometimes does not recognize newly
created subdirectory. You have to be careful and time to time check that the
info on both sides is the same.
Jan
I am using it to synchronize multiple backup drives for my thousands of
pictures and videos.
The number of files in synchronized drives are not always the same and
sometimes the synch is totally wrong (it goes berserk). When this happens
then I delete SyncToy data file (ex:
SyncToy_876f1c33-4404-4778-9ca9-7c4fbc31ad22.dat) in the particular backup.
I will get message that files were never backup before, do you want to do
it. It takes a bit longer, but it usually resolves all the issues for a
while.
Many USB external drives come with Synch application (Western Digital),
which again is not 100% reliable. It sometimes does not recognize newly
created subdirectory. You have to be careful and time to time check that the
info on both sides is the same.
Jan
“Originally Posted by Stanley
Folders?
SyncToy
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-98d0592d8c52
"Overview
There are files from all kinds of sources that we want to store and
manage. Files are created by our digital cameras, e-mail, cell phones,
portable media players, camcorders, PDAs, and laptops. Increasingly,
computer users are using different folders, drives, and even different
computers (such as a laptop and a desktop) to store, manage, retrieve and
view files. Yet managing hundreds or thousands of files is still largely a
manual operation. In some cases it is necessary to regularly get copies of
files from another location to add to primary location; in other cases
there is a need to keep two storage locations exactly in sync. Some users
manage files manually, dragging and dropping from one place to another and
keeping track of whether the locations are synchronized in their heads.
Other users may use two or more applications to provide this
functionality.
Now there is an easier way. SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft
Windows, is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users
to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and
synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be
performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional
customization is available without additional complexity. SyncToy can
manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files
from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another
case. Unlike other applications, SyncToy actually keeps track of renames
to files and will make sure those changes get carried over to the
synchronized folder."
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
On Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:56:52 -0600,
<<<<SNIP>>>>
Also requires the bloated, over rated .net framework. That's a lot of
baggage to install just for the one program if you don't have/want
DotNet on your machine. Just sayin'.
The seabat
Filtering GoogleGroups & Goobers with extreme prejudice!
Usenet Improvement Project: R.I.P. Lee aka Blinky the Shark
<<<<SNIP>>>>
Also requires the bloated, over rated .net framework. That's a lot of
baggage to install just for the one program if you don't have/want
DotNet on your machine. Just sayin'.
The seabat
Filtering GoogleGroups & Goobers with extreme prejudice!
Usenet Improvement Project: R.I.P. Lee aka Blinky the Shark
“ Also requires the bloated, over rated .net framework. That's a lot
of baggage to install just for the one program if you don't
have/want DotNet on your machine. Just sayin'.
drivers/software. ;-)
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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