FreeFileSync Forum

> the partial file has the exact same date in Folder 2 as in Folder 1, but is smaller. This does not > trigger a new sync of the file But this should trigger a conflict (same date, different size)! Even in batch mode you'll be notified by a warning message that conflicts are existing. To resolve the...

Zenju: your solution is brilliant! Almost there, now... Pls, follow my example, below. OBJECTIVE: ---------------- Before overwriting with the latest updated version of the file in C: drive (left-side), we wish to make a DateTime-stamped backup of any previously backed-up files in the F:\ & H:\...

> I currently insert this "Backup Date & Time" prefix by hand > in the backup version of a filename, > BEFORE I start changing any file content. What you describe seems to be the perfect usecase for "move to custom directory": Go to synchronization settings and adapt "De...

Hi Zenju! The latter, ie: ---> appending the prefix to files while synchronizing... that would be great for those of us, needing to keep track of file updates, several times a day. In case of emergency - we would know immediately (by the DateTime stamp prefix), what file version to restore....by th...

> when there are no filters like "*.doc" String parsing can yield all kinds of suprises, so I'm reluctant to add too much of it. (there is some already, e.g. \text\ is read as text for folders, \text\* as text\* for files and folders, text for folders...etc.) > Is there an option to stop f...

Are you talking about a display only feature or about appending the prefix to files while synchronizing?

-Zenju

> #1 No, currently that's not possible. However I am thinking about having individual configuration (filter, sync-settings) per folder pair. This would be essentially equivalent to your request. But don't ask me when this will come. > #2 The behaviour you describe is on purpose: Imagine you had an i...

Hej, I just discovered this project and tested it on windows. It replaced my old sync software (Synkron) because it's easier and faster... But I also want to use it on my Ubuntu machine. Since I'm a bit new to Ubuntu I don't have a plan how to install FreeFileSync (v2.2) because there is no make or...

I have also encountered this error. It appears when you run several batch jobs after each other. When the first job finishes, the program writes the globalsettings.xml and when the next one is starting the file is locked due to writing. You can avoid the problem by waiting until the first job is co...

Okay, now that's the problem :) It's a standalone tool stored in the FreeFileSync directory.

-Zenju

2.2 is great and this software just keeps getting better and better. However I need some help here. I have tried to work out how the RealtimeSync works and just cannot. Can someone describe how this works! Thanks. Hi, I assume you've read the "Usage: ..." text at the top of the screen bec...

Hi Zenju, All working OK now, after you suggested UNchecking the "Ignore 1 hr difference" checkbox. Problem solved! Thank you! 1 Suggestion (if I may), for the next version of FFS : If FFS detects that all the SOURCE Folder/Files on the Left side are the =same= (which is my case), can you...

Possible solution to BACKUP problem (Left to Right), in UPDATE mode: I believe you need a 3rd (new) category in the COMPARE BY.... : ---> File DATE AND TIME <--- Without this new, 3rd option in COMPARE BY..., it will be impossible to make a Backup copy (Left to Right), if the left files are updated...

Hi, you have enabled the setting "ignore DST +-1h". And this is exactly what is done, time deviations of EXACTLY +-1h are ignored and the corresponding files are treated as equal. In your case time deviation is LESS than 1 hour => it's just like the warning says: "It's not safe to dec...

Hi, I'm not sure if I understood correctly: You have one source folder in C: and three target folders in D:, E: and F:. So I'd suggest you simply use three folder pairs C:\TESTC -> D:\TESTD C:\TESTC -> E:\TESTE C:\TESTC -> F:\TESTF Then start the one way sync to the left. Is this what you have been ...

One feature that as far as I know no sync software has is to sync file names, when the files are otherwise identical. This happens when you just change file names, usually music or photo files, and you don't want to copy them as it would be a waste of time. As long as ffs already have a way to chec...

One feature that as far as I know no sync software has is to sync file names, when the files are otherwise identical. This happens when you just change file names, usually music or photo files, and you don't want to copy them as it would be a waste of time. As long as ffs already have a way to chec...

FreeFileSync checks if two files are equal by comparing their content directly. This is the most efficient way to compare files. When you want to find files that are equal from a group of files, you would need to make checksums for each file. That's no problem so far. But I don't really see this fit...

> I add captions to photos and I want to keep the dates. Arent't dates usually saved in the image file's metadata? (EXIF) > would it be better if we could select 'force' In earlier versions "same date, different size" was a distinct category for which a direction could be assigned. But for...

Hi, pop up: error reading file: C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Application Data\FreeFileSync\GlobalSettings.xml thanks Well......there is an error reading file... SCNR Sorry I can't say anything about it without some details. Maybe the error message is correct? What is the problem anyway? -Zenju

Hi Gigi, I think I've found the problem: In your *.ffs_gui file one directory is called: \\LINUX\disco\Company\Documenti Gigi\ArcaPro\_Clienti\Professional\Paradigma but on the screenshot you are looking at: \\linux\disco\Company\Clienti\Arca\Professional\Paradigma So you were looking at a different...

Hi Gigi,

can you send me the *.ffs_gui xml file containing your configuration as well as the names of the files which were not found so that I can have a look?

Thanks, Zenju

I have problem with file copy (Acronis file big of 130 GB); for freefilesync the copied file is good but Acronis tell me is not mountable or corrupt ! (the original file is good, the copy on out usb HD not). Why there isn't error message on freefilesync (there is a log file for errror?) Hi Paolo, w...

Hi, FreeFileSync may already do this but is there a way to preserve (or restore after copying) the file access timestamps such that the 'copied' file/directory behaves as an archived one? Thanks Garry Hi Garry, when it comes to file times, FreeFileSync behaves just like Windows Explorer: - Create t...

and here is a new version based on v2.1 lng file. [404, Invalid URL: http://ccb.ucoz.com/ffschsv21.rar] CyberCowBoy >> and here is a new version based on v2.1 lng file. Excellent! Finally the Chinese translation is up to date again. Are you interested in taking over responsibility for the Chinese t...

Thanks for offering help on the chinese translation! Here is the most current version (I've only made some very small adaptions adding some spaces after dots.) [404, Invalid URL: http://www.file-upload.net/download-1750746/chinese_simple.lng.html] After you're finished just send the file to me via e...

Thanks for the info! I've imported your changes into the current translation file. (BTW: I can't see the difference for line 390) The general problem is that the Chinese translation currently lacks some maintenance, i.e. there are a couple of lines that are not translated. If you wish to help just d...

I have used vice versa for 10 years or so for sync purposes. Free version is excellent, but I prefer open source software. FreeFileSync looks very good, but... Capability to: "right click and copy to opposite side" is missing. Quite often one needs to "almost equalize" two direc...

Thanks for the info! I knew this Visual C++ compilation would cause some trouble... :) The problem is that some .dlls are missing on your work PC. Those are usually provided via "Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package" which you might have installed on your home PC, so it's...

The latest versions will not start on my work computer. When I double click on FreeFileSync.exe I get an error stating 'This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect'. this error does not occur with v1.19 even when uninstalled and reinstalled. V2 works perf...