File Sync Software

Maschine · 2005-11-09, 18:58

Hi everybody,

I'm looking for a software that can sync my files I have
1) On my normal home computer
2) On my Laptop.

Talking about my uni stuff... Maybe I'm downloading some material at home, then do some work at the uni, how do I synchronise the directory with those files best? Preferred would be a program that asks what to do if there is a difference and for text-only files even show the difference.

Best would of course be an open source project or a freeware program.

Thanks in advance
Maschine

baeron25 · 2005-11-09, 19:36

I'm using Beyond Compare from Scooter Software ( www.scootersoftware.com ). It's excellent, but not free. You can try it for free, though.

scoop · 2005-11-09, 21:55

Hi Maschine,

Did you ever try the "offline files" feature from Windows? I've never really used it myself because I don't really have a purpose for it. I always create a VPN connection with my work's network if I want to access files from there.

Anyway, the function is accessible by starting the Windows explorer, choose "Tools" -> Folder options -> Offline files. Here, enable the "offline files" feature. Next, just right-click on a network folder and choose "make available offline". I guess you will want to make your home computer "leading" and use the offline file feature on your laptop.

Kind regards,
Michel

Maschine · 2005-11-09, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoop

Did you ever try the "offline files" feature from Windows?

Hmm, thanks for that hint, Michel. I didn't ever think about this one. I'll try it tomorrow and then report back here... But will this also copy new files I created while away back to the home pc if I return home? Hmm, maybe I should just check it ;-)

Thanks for those tips so far, but still open for more ;-)

Maschine

samuel337 · 2005-11-10, 00:11

Microsoft has a really cool new syncing program too called SyncToy!

Check it out at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...o/synctoy.mspx

It works pretty well and it pretty flexible - nice interface too. Yeh, I know, I'm a sucker for MS products sometimes :lol:

Sam

hwahrmann · 2005-11-10, 11:37

Maschine,

Syncback seems to do what you need. it's freeware:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SyncBack.html

Helmut

Maschine · 2005-11-11, 17:32

Thanks, Sam, "your" SyncToy looks really nice and seems to do a good job! Well though there are some good or even better alternatives in some parts, in other parts MS software is still quite good ;-)

Thanks also to all others who replied here!

Maschine

Rebo.71 · 2005-11-11, 18:39

Microsoft has an utility available ( for free ) called synctoy. This does everything you would ever want it to do..... except making coffee.

The only requirement is a valid version of XP.
here's the link

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- edit -

next time i'll read before I post.....

Maschine · 2005-11-11, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebo.71

- edit -

next time i'll read before I post.....

kaliatech · 2005-11-11, 23:39

http://www.centered.com (Second Copy 7, My Favorite)

http://www.goodsync.com (free)

2005-11-09, 18:58	#1 (permalink)
Maschine Portal Developer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 514 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Country:	File Sync Software Hi everybody, I'm looking for a software that can sync my files I have 1) On my normal home computer 2) On my Laptop. Talking about my uni stuff... Maybe I'm downloading some material at home, then do some work at the uni, how do I synchronise the directory with those files best? Preferred would be a program that asks what to do if there is a difference and for text-only files even show the difference. Best would of course be an open source project or a freeware program. Thanks in advance Maschine

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Rebo.71 Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Microsoft has an utility available ( for free ) called synctoy. This does everything you would ever want it to do..... except making coffee. The only requirement is a valid version of XP. here's the link http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en - edit - next time i'll read before I post..... __________________ DiGH HV7SQ Asus P4P800-VM, Asus FX5200, PVR 150MCE & PVR 350, Onboard SPDIF. MediaPortal 0.2RC1 +cvs, WebControl 3.2

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2005-11-09, 19:36	#2 (permalink)
baeron25 Portal User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm using Beyond Compare from Scooter Software ( www.scootersoftware.com ). It's excellent, but not free. You can try it for free, though.

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scoop Portal Developer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 610 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts My System	Hi Maschine, Did you ever try the "offline files" feature from Windows? I've never really used it myself because I don't really have a purpose for it. I always create a VPN connection with my work's network if I want to access files from there. Anyway, the function is accessible by starting the Windows explorer, choose "Tools" -> Folder options -> Offline files. Here, enable the "offline files" feature. Next, just right-click on a network folder and choose "make available offline". I guess you will want to make your home computer "leading" and use the offline file feature on your laptop. Kind regards, Michel

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2005-11-10, 11:37	#6 (permalink)
hwahrmann Portal Developer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 3 Thanked 94 Times in 57 Posts Country:	Maschine, Syncback seems to do what you need. it's freeware: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SyncBack.html Helmut

2005-11-11, 17:32	#7 (permalink)
Maschine Portal Developer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 514 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Country:	Thanks, Sam, "your" SyncToy looks really nice and seems to do a good job! Well though there are some good or even better alternatives in some parts, in other parts MS software is still quite good ;-) Thanks also to all others who replied here! Maschine