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    Good 'free' Backup/Synchronization software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zmdmw52, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. zmdmw52

    zmdmw52 Notebook Geek

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    Do you know of a backup program with decent features (similar to SyncBack, previously freeware, now Trialware)? In particular ability to synchronize folders & files efficiently across a home netwrok & external devices?

    PS:
    SyncBack Free ver won't backup/sync folders & files that are in use, there's no incrmental backup, & many other feats don't exist in free version (link above).
     
    zmdmw52, Jul 9, 2008
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  2. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    SyncToy v2.0 toy?
     
    andyasselin, Jul 9, 2008
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  3. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    I would check out nonags.com Usually they have some pretty great freeware. :)
     
    shoelace_510, Jul 9, 2008
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Try M$ SyncToy 1.4, it's pretty good. You can also try 2.0, but it's still a beta version.

    SyncToy v1.4

    SyncToy v2.0
     
    stewie, Jul 9, 2008
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  5. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Strange. I am using SyncBack free right now and its works perfectly fine for me, including backing up folders/files that are in use. Haven't tried the incremental backup though!

    Anyways, synctoy is another good stuff I use some times on another PC here at work. Works well.
     
    fonduekid, Jul 9, 2008
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  6. zmdmw52

    zmdmw52 Notebook Geek

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    What version would that be? Would appreciate a reply as I'll try that one!

    Thanks,
     
    zmdmw52, Jul 9, 2008
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  7. Ethyriel

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    Unison gets the job done, and has the benefit of being cross platform.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 9, 2008
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  8. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    swarmer, Jul 9, 2008
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  9. fonduekid

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    SyncBack V3.2.14.0?!?! Though there was new versions, I stayed put with this, because it just keeps working fine. I haven't even updated or anything like that.

    Though I am trying to see if I should either update to V3.2.18.0....
     
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  10. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Well, no.. I don't think I am going to update to V3.2.18.0... since the latest compare syncback/syncbackSE table says we cant copy in-use files using the free one.... so I guess I'll stick to the V3.2.14.0 as long as it keeps working fine.. In fact I just used it to back up and sync my work files between my laptop and the hard disks... Just works fine.. Let me know if u want to try this version and see if it works the same, I can send it across to you in some way.. I think I have the install file. Let me see. (I really don't know how its working here when u said its not possible, I am have no idea about these comp and software related things...)

    Edit: yes, I have the setup file for the syncback I am using right now. Let me know if you want it (or if its allowed in here to share such files and stuff. Mods, can we?). Its not illegal or anything. I just downloaded it long back and kept it since then.
     
    fonduekid, Jul 9, 2008
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  11. zmdmw52

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    fonduekid, Thanks for your reply back. I tried the latest version of SynBack Free Edition, but it couldn't copy/sync in-use files (eg "Documents & Settings" & it's sub-folders). I have the older version that you refer to (ver. 3.2.14.0) & will give that a try.

    swarmer, checked out Allway Sync, thanks. Will try it out alongwith SyncBack 3.2.14.0 & keep the best one.
     
    zmdmw52, Jul 10, 2008
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  12. swarmer

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    Let us know which you like best.
     
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    Allway Sync didn't work at all (didn't pick up the directories & sub-dirs needed to be backed-up).

    SyncBack 3.2.14.0 works well & has many advanced options, but won't copy/sync locked/in-use files.
     
    zmdmw52, Aug 8, 2008
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  15. deathstick

    deathstick Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you try the Microsoft synctoy as others recommened? Its the one I currently use, though I have never tried using it on locked/in use files
     
    deathstick, Aug 8, 2008
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