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    Synchronise folder on external hard drive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zoopzoop, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. zoopzoop

    zoopzoop Notebook Consultant

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    is there a program that allows you to synchronise folder on an external hard drive with one on my pc easily?
     
    zoopzoop, Feb 29, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Yes, use Microsoft SyncToy.... its free and easy to use.

    and you can even set it to do scheduled syncing through Scheduled Tasks.
     
    Gophn, Feb 29, 2008
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  3. Nebelwand

    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    Or Robocopy, if you want more flexibility and know how to write batch files.
     
    Nebelwand, Feb 29, 2008
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  4. Sredni Vashtar

    Sredni Vashtar Notebook Evangelist

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    Try SyncBack Freeware V3.2.18.0 (scroll down, it's after the paid version), the free version will allow you to synch a folder with a single click. If you do not need a 'smart' check to decide between files modified both on source and destination, it's fine. I use it to sync my desktop and my laptop via a usb stick.
     
    Sredni Vashtar, Mar 1, 2008
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  5. kozzney

    kozzney Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been looking for something like this, tried SyncToy today and it is exactly what I was looking for, and very easy to use also.
     
    kozzney, Mar 1, 2008
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