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Batch files don't meet my current requirement, which is to see the files (and times) on both sides before initiating a transfer. Once the process started, I no longer need to see it, and that is why I suggested to move the exit/reboot/shutdown options to the settings.

@xCSxXenon, thanks. I did miss it.

This is my fault. I should have mentioned that a yes or no reply suffices. Thanks for all the posts, but before posting, I research my questions, just to save time for everyone. I used RTS, it's an excellent program and there is nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't meet my needs for the time being ...

I want the GUI to exit when the sync is completed. I don't want to select 'Exit' it each time.

Using Linux, I would like set "exit" as my permanent option. Rather than selecting it each time. Is this possible?

The correct syntax turned out to be
crontab works like a swiss made linux watch. Other than editing the crontab, no other file or command is required.

Hello therube, I want to see the contents, and control synchronization manually, to be sure I didn't forget updating before turning off the desktop. I also tried Google Drive's through Gnome Online accounts, but I prefer FreeFileSync.

Thanks for your reply. Can I set "compare" only for a single folder? I tried compare for all, but found it slow, but retry it again. Currently I change them manually.

I've used RealTimeSync and it works well, but I only need the graphical interface of FreeFileSync to open and that's it.
So, I created this line in crontab, to open the interface hourly, but nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

0 * * * * env DISPLAY=:1 /opt/FreeFileSync/FreeFileSync

@augstl Your recommendation is well taken. Thank you.

The files in the image above are identical, but are excluded under the rules of date stamp differences, (marked as indeterminate). These files are in a single folder, and I want the indeterminate files to be excluded. How can I implement this?

The info popped up after it was installed in Kubuntu. Why is it not packaged with the app to avoid stupid posts like mine? I consider FreeFileSync to be one of the best designed softwares in Linux? Very considerate to users. I also used it in Windows with the same opinion.

Installed it again for myself only and on start, it was the folllowing message

Error starting "/home/ineuw/FreeFileSync/Bin/FreeFileSync_x86_64":
GTK 2.0 was not found! Please install, e.g. via:

sudo apt install libgtk2.0-0 or
sudo yum install gtk2

It would be helpful to provide this info.

Downloaded the latest version just now, but after installation and starting FFS, it generated the same error message from Kubuntu 22.0.4.3 en_US. So, it's still not working.

In the past, a vaguely remember that a GTK2 library file was needed. Am I correct?

Syntax error in command /bin/bash -c ...

Syntax error in command /bin/bash -c "paths=(%F); cd \$(dirname \${paths[0]}\)\; \/opt/FreeFileSync/FreeFileSync\ \${paths[@]}\" coming from /usr/share/applications/FreeFileSync.desktop

Please help.

@xCSxXenon, I bow to your superior knowledge. Thanks for the correct info.

If you are syncing to Google Drive, the deleted files will be in the Google Trash folder. Also, the OS saves your deletions, you should look into it.

If you are syncing to Google Drive, the deleted files will be in the Google Trash folder.

Using version 127, I managed after a number of tries by changing the direction from "delete on the right" to "copy to the left". It took a number of tries because the change didn't register and it stopped.

Selecting all at once is intuitive for me, but please consider adding the option of allowing ...

Linux - Checked owners and permissions of the folders and subfolders. I am the owner. First, it created the folders and quit. The 2nd time, it created a few text files and quit again.

That is what I tried several times. I must have been doing something wrong. I will repeat it again later today and let you know what I saw

Due to errors, I created a new Google Drive folder. Is there info on the steps to use FFS to download everything? I expect the online sub-folders to re-create themselves locally.

Thanks, the beta worked.

yesZenju, 15 Oct 2022, 07:30

Sorry, the file is ~100 MB (108,000Kb). If it's important, I can try to upload it to my google drive and share the folder?

@Zenju. The dump file is uploaded to my google drive into a shared folder. If you email me, I will reply with the link.

Should I zip and upload the last one?

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎2021-‎11-‎24
OS build 19044.2130
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0

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Installation was attempted twice ...

Fixed as follows. Uninstall didn't work, so I deleted all references to it in the home directory, and deleted the /opt/FreeFileSync folder. Also, deleted FFS entries in the Menu/Accessories.

Reinstalled the 11.11 .run file which didn't create desktop.menu entries. So, I created a menu entry to ...

The software is installed in /opt

I did that before posting, I will do that again, see what a search turns up

Downloaded and installed FFS 11.11 for Linux Mint, but the "About" shows 11.10 and the update notice 11.11 is still displayed. What am I doing wrong?