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by xCSxXenon
Today, 15:04
Forum: Help
Topic: Is it possible to make FreeFileSync create duplicate files?
Replies: 2
Views: 30

Re: Is it possible to make FreeFileSync create duplicate files?

You want versioning
https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=versioning

You should also consider implementing a proper backup solution. 3-2-1 strategy isn't perfect if we nitpick, but it is incredibly better than the average person has or needs.
by xCSxXenon
Today, 15:02
Forum: Help
Topic: Copy Locked Files (VSS) on Job Basis
Replies: 1
Views: 19

Re: Copy Locked Files (VSS) on Job Basis

https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=command-line You can run FFS syncs via the command line and designate a different GlobalSettings file. You would have a file that has VSS enabled and one Disabled. There isn't currently a way to define this setting per sync configuration, because the entire ...
by xCSxXenon
Today, 14:56
Forum: Help
Topic: Comparison Error
Replies: 3
Views: 45

Re: Comparison Error

Deleting files doesn't help with regards to this error, because a "file deleted" is also a "change" compared to the time when the last sync ran. Ah, I wasn't aware of this! That could be slightly confusing though, because FFS allows you to set custom actions depending on what ch...
by xCSxXenon
Today, 14:44
Forum: Help
Topic: Several instances - wrong last backup dates
Replies: 7
Views: 71

Re: Several instances - wrong last backup dates

Same for you, you either donˋt see the problem others have or don't want to understand it. Documenting a wrong protocol date is a problem. I don't for sure see a problem with correcting this. If you just post to be this destructive I'm out here, this is not the way I want to discuss or communicate....
by xCSxXenon
Today, 14:34
Forum: Help
Topic: How to create a two way sync with subfolders on different paths
Replies: 4
Views: 67

Re: How to create a two way sync with subfolders on different paths

That is going to make 'Subfolder A' on both sides have the same subdirectories and files in them. This sounds like what you are trying to achieve, so that is good. When you say " I have 2 new folders, with 6 new files, on J: and 1 new folder, with 2 new files, on P: " These files/folders m...
by xCSxXenon
Today, 14:31
Forum: Help
Topic: Mehrere Batch Dateien in einer Real Time Sync abspeichern
Replies: 1
Views: 17

Re: Mehrere Batch Dateien in einer Real Time Sync abspeichern

RTS can run any command you decide to enter. Also, Gdrive locations can't be monitored. Here are my thoughts:
- That is very overly complicated
- If you aren't able to figure it out, it is likely going to bite you down the road
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 15:58
Forum: Help
Topic: Several instances - wrong last backup dates
Replies: 7
Views: 71

Re: Several instances - wrong last backup dates

And that is the real issue! You don't see a problem, but others might
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:34
Forum: Help
Topic: Sync File Wrong Extra Copy
Replies: 1
Views: 33

Re: Sync File Wrong Extra Copy

Don't double post.
viewtopic.php?t=11324
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:32
Forum: Help
Topic: Some files in a batch run don't sync
Replies: 5
Views: 77

Re: Some files in a batch run don't sync

When you save a .ffs_batch configuration, you can run it from the command line or double-click the file you created to run the sync to completion. When you are in the FFS GUI, clicking compare only compares and shows you the results to check. You can click the synchronize button and it will compare ...
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:29
Forum: Help
Topic: Comparison Error
Replies: 3
Views: 45

Re: Comparison Error

If FFS is still finding the files on G, are you sure you deleted the correct items?
You could also try running 'chkdsk /f G:\" from an administrator command prompt
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:27
Forum: Help
Topic: Several instances - wrong last backup dates
Replies: 7
Views: 71

Re: Several instances - wrong last backup dates

This has been discussed here before... I see this as potentially viable, but I do see a problem. If you restore or transfer this configuration to another device, FFS will report a list-sync date that wouldn't be correct since it hasn't even been run on that device yet. Or, environments with many com...
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:21
Forum: Help
Topic: Remove need for confirmation
Replies: 1
Views: 21

Re: Remove need for confirmation

Save it as a .ffs_batch file instead. Open FFS, select your configuration, click 'save as batch job' in the top-left, choose the settings you want, and save. Double-clicking a batch configuration will run automatically.
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:16
Forum: Help
Topic: Recycle-bin on external doesn't work
Replies: 2
Views: 45

Re: Recycle-bin on external doesn't work

No, network drives don't support Recycle Bin. You can change it to permanent deletions or set up versioning to maintain your own 'recycle bin'
by xCSxXenon
Yesterday, 14:15
Forum: Help
Topic: How to move Bussiness version to new computer ?
Replies: 1
Views: 24

Re: How to move Bussiness version to new computer ?

I can only speak on my previous experience with the donation version but try going to the unique URL you got when purchasing. There may be a spot to deactivate the previous license usage allowing you to install it on the new device.
by xCSxXenon
30 May 2024, 17:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: [Feature Request]: Enable "move" even if it wasn't sycned the first time
Replies: 1
Views: 46

Re: [Feature Request]: Enable "move" even if it wasn't sycned the first time

For every file on the 'source' side, FFS would have to scan every single file on the other side to find the corresponding file. How would FFS know if it is a match though? By file name? No, because maybe you want two files with the same name in different locations. By binary content? Also no, becaus...
by xCSxXenon
30 May 2024, 17:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: [Feature Request]: Add a "move" capability
Replies: 2
Views: 41

Re: [Feature Request]: Add a "move" capability

Moving is data is not syncing data, and FFS is for syncing data
by xCSxXenon
30 May 2024, 16:59
Forum: Help
Topic: Error message I don't understand
Replies: 4
Views: 81

Re: Error message I don't understand

My original explanation still applies, the file has been updated in both locations so FFS doesn't know which one to keep. You will have to resolve these conflicts manually
by xCSxXenon
30 May 2024, 14:27
Forum: Help
Topic: Some files in a batch run don't sync
Replies: 5
Views: 77

Re: Some files in a batch run don't sync

I have set up a batch job in the Configuration area, and today I noticed immediately after I had run the job (which I do manually), some files hadn't sync'd. I've not noticed any files being missed in previous syncs However, the overlooked files are definitely in the job, as when I click 'Synchroni...
by xCSxXenon
29 May 2024, 20:38
Forum: Help
Topic: Error message I don't understand
Replies: 4
Views: 81

Re: Error message I don't understand

You are using 'two-way' syncing, meaning changes on either side propagate to the other. Your issue is that both sides have changed, therefore FFS can't know which side you really want to keep! You can fix these conflicts yourself by deleting the version you don't want, by running a comparison in FF ...
by xCSxXenon
29 May 2024, 17:23
Forum: Help
Topic: Copying new files with memory of copied files
Replies: 4
Views: 78

Re: Copieing new files with memory of copied files

It seems using a Mirror sync variant, with the use of a database ("Use database to detect changes") should do the job you want. See here . Specify your "source" folder as your left base location, and your "destination" folder as your right base location. This is very i...
by xCSxXenon
28 May 2024, 19:21
Forum: Help
Topic: Performance Improvements
Replies: 16
Views: 1811

Re: Performance Improvements

Hi,
If I copy files from a network drive (very slow WD-Cloud) to an USB Drive (local memory card) on my computer.
What setting should I set (in paralelle file operation) in order to get the best performance?
Thanks in advance, Yehuda yehudacoh, 28 May 2024, 19:00
Leave it at the default
by xCSxXenon
28 May 2024, 16:24
Forum: Help
Topic: Mirror Sync Failures
Replies: 26
Views: 912

Re: Mirror Sync Failures

This sounds like your configuration is completely broken/incorrect.
Click 'new' in the top-left and create the configuration from scratch
by xCSxXenon
28 May 2024, 15:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How often do you do the directory comparison?
Replies: 6
Views: 129

Re: How often do you do the directory comparison?

> RTS monitors the specified directories ... More correctly: RTS does not monitor specified directories, but instructs the OS to do so. eh, even more accurately: The OS is already monitoring everything, as supported, and provides "change notifiers", similar to Providers/Listeners in Flutt...
by xCSxXenon
28 May 2024, 14:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How often do you do the directory comparison?
Replies: 6
Views: 129

Re: How often do you do the directory comparison?

RTS monitors the specified directories. If they are idle for >x idle time, it triggers the command line specified
by xCSxXenon
26 May 2024, 14:19
Forum: Help
Topic: Set up on new computer odd behaviour
Replies: 2
Views: 85

Re: Set up on new computer odd behaviour

You don't seem to be familiar with how FFS/RTS work at all, I recommend reading the documentation
https://freefilesync.org/manual.php
https://freefilesync.org/faq.php
by xCSxXenon
23 May 2024, 19:24
Forum: Help
Topic: Sync Timing Out
Replies: 2
Views: 63

Re: Sync Timing Out

Maybe that file is locked while FFS is running, creating a deadlock.
You could try excluding the FFS directory or enabling 'copy locked files' for FFS
by xCSxXenon
23 May 2024, 15:26
Forum: Help
Topic: Syncing with UNC path
Replies: 2
Views: 73

Re: Syncing with UNC path

You could mount the network path and use the local mount point in FFS or use the UNC path directly
by xCSxXenon
23 May 2024, 15:24
Forum: Help
Topic: Copy Folders
Replies: 2
Views: 71

Re: Copy Folders

Don't use mirror, use update
by xCSxXenon
22 May 2024, 16:50
Forum: Help
Topic: Sync File in Wrong place
Replies: 6
Views: 89

Re: Sync File in Wrong place

Are you sure these files don't exist in the local_parent folder?
They files may have the 'hidden' attribute, meaning you have to do something extra to be able to see them in your local file browser