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BitDefender does not allow installation of V13.5 just downloaded
MagicianAtLarge
BitDefender is saying that FreeFileSync_13.5_Windows_Setup.exe is creating and attempting to execute an unsigned executable in $user\AppData\Temp\<random_string> and not allowing t…
MagicianAtLarge
1 hour ago
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MagicianAtLarge
1 hour ago
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[solved] Help error of connexion to the drive
ShadowNight30
Ahh Nevermind I solved it It's because of the navigators add ons and extensions that messed things up
ShadowNight30
5 hours ago
1 reply
ShadowNight30
5 hours ago
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Unexpected issues with sync.ffs_db files
waldo
A friend and I have set up a shared project that we sync through gdrive. Since gdrive only allows shared folders as shortcuts and those don't work with the programs we use, we just…
waldo
6 hours ago
0 replies
waldo
6 hours ago
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Single .rdp file not being synced (resp. deleted)
dxtr
Hi, I have one file called Default.rdp on my right side. It is not on the left side. Syncing via mirroring does not delete it. Bitwise compare does not show it. I put a random .rdp…
dxtr
6 hours ago
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dxtr
6 hours ago
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Different MTP sync issues
yeders
[URL] This is from 6 years ago and was fixed already. Who knows if it's the same issue that cropped up again or something unrelated that leads to the same error?
xCSxXenon
3 May 2024
1 reply
xCSxXenon
3 May 2024
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LIBSSH2_ERROR_SFTP_PROTOCOL: Read Packet At Unexpected Offset [libssh2_sftp_read]
CrashO
[Quote] Doesn't seem like it, no
xCSxXenon
3 May 2024
2 replies
xCSxXenon
3 May 2024
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FreeFileSync does not work on Arch-based Linux distributions.
suphicakir
Hello ! I am encountering the same problem. Here is what the `ldd` command returns me : [Code] And now, here is what I have when running my .sh file that contains this : [Code] -->…
GrgMdmn
2 May 2024
2 replies
GrgMdmn
2 May 2024
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ADS stream on Folder
ovn76
It seen that freefilesync does not copy NTFS alternate data stream on Folder. I use this fonction from directory opus to tag file and folder, and when i copy the tagged files and f…
ovn76
1 May 2024
0 replies
ovn76
1 May 2024
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FreeFileSync stop working Killed by signal 6
Jacknz
Try that still the same Jack
Jacknz
1 May 2024
2 replies
Jacknz
1 May 2024
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Fehlermeldung "ERROR_NETNAME_DELETED"
Tscharlie
I also need a WebDAV-connection. Why is that still not implemented? Does someone know a similar software with WebDAV-support?
Heinz
30 Apr 2024
5 replies
Heinz
30 Apr 2024
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newbie Question
jwj74
[Quote] Thank you for all this information. I will try it out.
JMcC
29 Apr 2024
7 replies
JMcC
29 Apr 2024
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At a total loss
ChrisK
OK! I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists and installed FreeFileSync on the new computer over again. IT WORKED!! I have no idea what changed and what happened in the first place…
ChrisK
29 Apr 2024
2 replies
ChrisK
29 Apr 2024
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Confirmation of one drive to multiple drives
Uncrushed0375
The only other option is to backup certain file types to disk 1, other certain file types to disk 2 and all remaining file types to disk 3. As an example: All Word, Excel and PDF f…
Plerry
29 Apr 2024
4 replies
Plerry
29 Apr 2024
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error
wopavan
> In fact, it did not accept saving them on the external backup hard drive. As far as FFS is concerned, you are completely free to save sync configurations to, and run those from a…
Plerry
28 Apr 2024
6 replies
Plerry
28 Apr 2024
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Longer and longer backups, on flash memory...
BlueLiner
Thanks for the feedback! For the smartphone, I wouldn't have thought of that solution... thanks for the info! Unfortunately for me, the synchro was only of interest if I could do i…
BlueLiner
27 Apr 2024
3 replies
BlueLiner
27 Apr 2024
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Is this possible?
Aldo365
Are both laptops logged in to the same Onedive account, or are these two different users? Probably the same but need to ask. OneDrive can have the file stored on the PC and in the …
Greg12
27 Apr 2024
2 replies
Greg12
27 Apr 2024
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Just making sure this top highlighted item is not a issue
szymas
Correct, task scheduler. So, then you are saying I can just ignore that message unless I change a setting in the batch file that says not to stop syncing if errors happen.
szymas
26 Apr 2024
2 replies
szymas
26 Apr 2024
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How to find differences between two folders?
aarroz
Hi @xCSxXenon thanks. You're right. Was not as comfortable as expected, but after several runs over single folder and folder groups I found the differences and could copy thePost m…
aarroz
26 Apr 2024
2 replies
aarroz
26 Apr 2024
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Ignore errors but log them
Schlaeger
Hello, We would like to know whether it is possible for the program to continue to run without reporting an error and ignore the error. However, it can still be seen in the log tha…
Schlaeger
26 Apr 2024
0 replies
Schlaeger
26 Apr 2024
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What does 'The recycle bin is not available'
Newbietoo
Great, thank you for your help. Now I understand :)
Newbietoo
26 Apr 2024
4 replies
Newbietoo
26 Apr 2024
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Couple error and bunch of *.ffs_tmp files
dudesplace
After investigating drive in Linux, it is dying, bunch of bad relocated sectors, errors reading some others, also was some permissions on some folders I think was causing issues as…
dudesplace
26 Apr 2024
3 replies
dudesplace
26 Apr 2024
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RealTimeSync does not monitor multiple \\?\Volume
RinseRepeat
oooh that is interesting and would explain what I am experiencing However it would be really nice if that was a possibility: a mode to select ANY vs ALL I realize I could run multi…
RinseRepeat
25 Apr 2024
3 replies
RinseRepeat
25 Apr 2024
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File "modified" date/time changed
varez
VeraCrpyt has been known to cause that issue [URL]
xCSxXenon
24 Apr 2024
29 replies
xCSxXenon
24 Apr 2024
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Please help with timestamps/Android: "Warning: Cannot write modification time" | "silently ignored by the device"
Deefs
[Quote] No. Compared to Google's size, neither an individual or a program-community our size is even a blip on the radar
xCSxXenon
24 Apr 2024
4 replies
xCSxXenon
24 Apr 2024
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Two Way Sync - Multiple *.ffs_db files
iwc2018
Thank you Plerry - as you suggest one side of the sync is on cloud storage and that is where the previous versions of the *.ffs.db files are located.
iwc2018
24 Apr 2024
2 replies
iwc2018
24 Apr 2024
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sync whole drive
Metal Man
If the folder-structure within the left and right base location you select is identical, you should be able to use FreeFileSync to Compare, and if necessary Sync between those two …
Plerry
24 Apr 2024
1 reply
Plerry
24 Apr 2024
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Putty vulnerability
mikepharesjr@msn.com
No
Zenju
24 Apr 2024
1 reply
Zenju
24 Apr 2024
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FFS won't open
first500
You were sent a unique link to your donation edition download page, you have to use that
xCSxXenon
23 Apr 2024
5 replies
xCSxXenon
23 Apr 2024
76
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Handling the switch of Summer/Winter Time
sansli84
Thanks, it will save times each 6 months ;-) Resolved
sansli84
22 Apr 2024
2 replies
sansli84
22 Apr 2024
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Is there a way to set "Exit" as a default choice?
ineuw
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 i…
ineuw
22 Apr 2024
9 replies
ineuw
22 Apr 2024
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CURLE_OPERATION_TIMEDOUT
milo_deepdelver
With the help of cronjobs, I zip my files on the website and store them on my webhosting. Then I synchronise these files to google drive via freefilesync with the help of ftp conne…
milo_deepdelver
22 Apr 2024
0 replies
milo_deepdelver
22 Apr 2024
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Check files between drives with different directory structure
alobo
Solved with dude [URL]
alobo
22 Apr 2024
7 replies
alobo
22 Apr 2024
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change of directory timestamps
moto
To be honest, the need to keep that timestamp intact is incredibly rare. The positives that come with these features severely outweigh the consequences for 99.99% of users and uses…
xCSxXenon
22 Apr 2024
5 replies
xCSxXenon
22 Apr 2024
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Reinstal PC, duplicate files on archive HDD
Jaguarik
1) Nothing special. Use the same FFS configuration setup and the same locations, should be fine. 2) No, FFS doesn't include any 'duplication detection' features 3) Versioning is pe…
xCSxXenon
22 Apr 2024
1 reply
xCSxXenon
22 Apr 2024
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FFS seems to have tried to copy files to a different drive ?
xkater
Could it be that Z:\AARC\4\MK\Final is your Versioning location? Or perhaps there are one or more symbolic links pointing to Z:?
Plerry
21 Apr 2024
1 reply
Plerry
21 Apr 2024
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Slow sync on 256Gb usb - solution
Mike Austin
I bought a Toshiba Canvio Basics external hard drive and it works. I wish I knew why my Dell Optiplexes won't read or write USB thumb drives.
Jeffreykopp
20 Apr 2024
7 replies
Jeffreykopp
20 Apr 2024
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Recover from RecycleBin_tmp
Ancient1966
It's probably 15 years since I last needed to restore deleted files. Back in the day "GetDataBack for NTFS" was the only tool that worked for me.
Zenju
19 Apr 2024
18 replies
Zenju
19 Apr 2024
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Sync files after a defined date
k0d3g3ar
For the source-side (source => portable-drive), this sounds a lot like what I suggested as a Fast option or variant in [URL] reply. Let's see if Zenju is open to it. For the destin…
Plerry
19 Apr 2024
6 replies
Plerry
19 Apr 2024
337
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Files in RecycleBin.ffs_tmp
blakejared
I’ve been using two ways sync for a year and never had a problem. A couple of days ago something wrong happened and I lost main subdirectories of two important directories on both …
Ancient1966
18 Apr 2024
9 replies
Ancient1966
18 Apr 2024
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What is the best way to synchronize?
anndmill
> How can I set them all correctly in accordance with my requirements? Then use the Custom sync variant. In that variant you can customize which actions are taken for the different…
Plerry
18 Apr 2024
3 replies
Plerry
18 Apr 2024
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