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The task bar management is completely controlled by the Windows OS, so I can't imagine what FFS could do wrong to cause issues in this area. In any case to troubleshoot something like this I'd need a repro, but in my tests on Win 10 it works correctly. So it can't be a general issue.


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The notification area icon is shown when FreeFileSync is running minimized (for both gui and batch mode), but Windows 7 and later hide all new icons by default.


Hi Zenju :)
Thanks for your assistance,
I am fully aware that Tray Icons are hidden by default in Win 10, but there is NO FFS entry ...

You probably need to do something like this:
https://youtu.be/fkB47wwwIIA?t=80


Are you saying a FFS Notification icon ONLY appears if running a FFS batch script (ffs_batch) and never when running a manually triggered "ffs_gui" script.

If this is the case then my memory is faulty as there would ...

Hi Zenju :)

I'm using FFS 9.3 and just noticed there is no FFS icon in my Win 10 (v1703) x64 Notification Tray when running FFS.
To be honest I do not know if this was the case in recent versions or not as i usually do not take too much notice.
I checked the Notification Tray list of apps and saw ...

Thanks for info Zenju. My mind is put to rest :)

Hi Zenju,

Scenario: I found that Windows 10 default size for a clean install for the System Reserved Partition is 500MB (I had set it to 350MB when an upgrade complained it was too too small and at the time people online were suggesting 350MB).

Yesterday using a 3rd party partition application I ...

You mean this one: https://freefilesync.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1667

It's still on my todo list but doesn't have high priority. It has these comments, which I'll just paste here, maybe someone will finish the design work :)

Bind the "New" button to a special configuration named `<new>` on GUI ...

Hi Zenju :),

I know I raised this some time in the past when I requested the ability to set a new task's default Synchronization setting to Update> (instead of <Two way>) and you advised a default of <Two Way> is normally the safest option for most.

However, I personally ONLY ever use Update> and ...

Thanks ever so much Plerry :) I will do that.

(Hmmm.... seems I need to spellcheck my Topic Title as well as my posts content)

I always use Update (left to Right)
I have 4 filter pairs backing up to a Flash Drive

My Flash Drive was near its capacity so I decided to reduce my include sub folders by a few.

the pair is:
O:\FAILSAFE BACKUPS Update> [SD 32GB USB3 Important]\FAILSAFE BACKUPS

and I had a few sub folders in ...

Just changed to a new webhoster! I think we're back in business! :)

Please let me know if the old issues are solved now or if new issues occur!

Yes :) :) :)
ALL working as normal Zenju namely, checking via FFS connects and reports "FreeFileSync is up to date" message in menu bar has disappeared ...

Thank you so much Zenju for your (as usual) fast and dedicated support to issues raised.
I have looked up VM on the Web as not very techie and am still unsure what the VM reference means in relation to this issue, but obviously you do and that's what is important.

Certainly if the reference is to ...

After more testing it seems to be indeed IP-related. Does getting a new IP fix the problem for you as well? (maybe it's time to find a new web hoster)

Hi Zenju ;)

Thanks for your continued investigating. My suspicion in my last post about IP address blocking after a FFS update check is ...

Hi Zenju :)

I have my DNS always set to 4 options and 8.8.8.8 is the first priority before trying the others.

The primary salient facts for me are I can get into this site 100% of the time whenever I have tried during the last 3 days UNTIL I do either a Manual update check for updates (or FFS ...

Until today's updates (one being a large cumulative update) the same applied to me. No updates in days.

Off topic for this issue but to help as you have mentioned today's patches, Smasher and it may help you and/or others.
I HAVE installed today's updates BUT the "Cumulative Update for Windows 10 ...

I have the same problem, checked on 6 different pc's.

And 2 different locations.

Thanks for your input Smasher. I'm relieved I'm not the only one. That does not mean I am happy have the same issue Smasher, but your additional info hopefully will help trace and resolve the cause.

May I ask ...

Hi Zenju :)

I cannot believe what has started happening because its SO strange.

Two days ago when I opened FFS it said it could not make a connection to check whether a new version is available. Weird I thought so I used my usual shortcut URL for this site and could not make a connection (either ...

Okay, the new version solves the slightly different problem of FFS changing the vertical scroll position between restarts. In order to make FFS always select the "<last session>" config you can create a Windows shortcut (if you haven't already) and have it point to:

"C:\Program Files\FreeFileSync ...

FreeFileSync will now remember the configuration list's vertical scroll position: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ta0a03azp23ah61/FreeFileSync_8.6_beta_Windows_Setup.exe Hi Zenju :) Thanks for the Beta but as far as I can see it is doing what it has always done before (and what I personally would ...

Thank you serendipityguy for your suggestions :)

1) Resetting layout would work as whole list would be shown but not all of each config descprition AND as I use full path I would lose a lot of details
Here is MY desired and used layout
FFS (GDHM's layout) opens on 14.jpg

2) I appreciated I could ...

I have just added another 7 items to my Home PC's FFS Configurations List (now 21) and when FFS opens it scrolls the List to show my last item ran (14th). I wish it to show top of list.

My Configuration List is very specifically ordered and the first 14 are executed manually IN ORDER daily. I only ...

The tooltip handling is coming from either Windows or wxWidgets, so it would be difficult to change. If it were within FreeFileSync's code, I'd fix it of course.Zenju

Understood and thanks for your speedy reply Zenju :)

I am have noticed a small issue with tooltips but the varying placement only really affect my Synchronize button.

when I move mouse pointer to the Sync button (slightly same issue with Sync setting button - but I seldom use that)

Sometimes when moving the mouse pointer to Sync Button the tool tip ...

It's good to see you again, Dave :-)

and you too Jeff :). I see you are in Alaska. Our climates could not be much more opposite as I live in a baking part of S.E Asia (most months ranging between 32C to 42C). Recently we had 2 weeks of over 40C.

Zenju, I am truly sorry, IF it seemed as I was ...

:) I see you are on the same topic as in the past Jeff and I recognize your point is a valid viewpoint

Maybe, why should there be an either or option scenario.

IMO there is a 3rd way that would meet all User requirements

Offer 3 options.

I do not like reoccurring donation systems much as it ...

The changes in the beta above will be in the next official release.Zenju

Thanks ever so much Zenju :)

Hi Zenju :)

Thanks for logic with Medium and Large Icons.
With regard to 2, I cannot comment as not something I use.
With regard to 3, I always match Left and Right columns so once again I cannot comment but I do understand many Users may not (depending on their needs)

Obviously you must base your ...

Here's the redesign following the GUI mockup above. Hopefully nothing important was broken; this should be a general improvement:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/k2w3po4h9370l42/FreeFileSync_8.2_beta_Windows_Setup.exe

Wow :) for me wonderful. If there are no unexpected side effects PERFECT for ...

Hi Zenju :)

I really appreciate you interest, questions and offered alternatives.
I agree with you that "Base folder + Relative folder + Name" produces the same path information. However with certain comparisons using that takes up more width than just Full path" ALONE.

You can see what I mean in ...

Hi Zenju :)

Thanks for your reply

Please forgive me If I inferred the currently mandatory "Name" column is a problem needing to be fixed. That was not my intention. I am merely raising to you attention a circumstance where those who wish to use the FULL PATH option (rather than Relative Path) do ...