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Include folders and exclude some of their subfolders
franksisco
Sorry, because of my poor English I thought your "first pair" was referring to my first example. I hadn't really thought about using two different couplers for the same directory. …
franksisco
15 Jan 2024
6 replies
franksisco
15 Jan 2024
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how do I setup FFS so that it deletes the file instead of using the recycly bin.
PdPiCkLOSEpTIot
Because you write that the "recycle bin" folder was created on (in?) the destination folder, this reads like it happened on a (Synology?) NAS. If that is the case, the creation of …
Plerry
15 Jan 2024
2 replies
Plerry
15 Jan 2024
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How do make it so FFS doesn't try to delete/select files on the right side that aren't on the left side in overview.
memesinmars
> The right side has some system files not on the left side that I don't want to get deleted, but I don't them to go over to the left side either. Assuming the names of said system…
Plerry
15 Jan 2024
1 reply
Plerry
15 Jan 2024
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Solved: macOS - SPHardwareDataType parsing failed
Michael4824
Hello, I'm getting the following message whenever I attempt to run the donation edition of Free File Sync (13.3, just redownloaded it from the email I was sent when I donated.) Ins…
Michael4824
12 Jan 2024
0 replies
Michael4824
12 Jan 2024
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saving the license key for use offline
risbyp
The MAC address is not transferred online, but it is used to generate a unique "hardware id". This is documented in the privacy policy: [URL]
Zenju
12 Jan 2024
9 replies
Zenju
12 Jan 2024
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Cannot set directory locks for the following folders
FreePeter
It's possible there was an OS update in the background, but who knows since everything is OTA at this point
xCSxXenon
12 Jan 2024
3 replies
xCSxXenon
12 Jan 2024
732
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Why is 1 file wanting to be deleted from the Source?
therube
" .ffs_tmp" files are a special case: They "belong" to FreeFileSync. If a new run finds them remnant from a previous sync, they will be unconditionally and permanently be deleted a…
Zenju
12 Jan 2024
6 replies
Zenju
12 Jan 2024
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ffs_batch file and windows task scheduler
fishrain
Post the command you are running via the scheduled task
xCSxXenon
12 Jan 2024
2 replies
xCSxXenon
12 Jan 2024
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ERROR_INVALID_PASSWORD: Network password not correct. [WNetAddConnection2]
Flx
Hi therube, yes, it is the same problem. I already run it as they say. The task run by the scheduler is a batch, the batch before autenthicates to the NAS (netuse) and then launch …
Flx
11 Jan 2024
2 replies
Flx
11 Jan 2024
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Copy without two way sync?
Nalco
[Quote] On the current version of FFS, changing any options/action from the default 'update' configuration will change it to a custom config automatically. I don't know what is wro…
xCSxXenon
11 Jan 2024
8 replies
xCSxXenon
11 Jan 2024
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Long time to compare
victor
Speed depends so much on your hardware and settings. Are you using "File content" as a comparison method? If so, this method takes a lot longer than "file time and size". Robocopy …
xCSxXenon
11 Jan 2024
1 reply
xCSxXenon
11 Jan 2024
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Challenge: Mirroring Files that are currently beeing used
marty
[URL]
Plerry
11 Jan 2024
1 reply
Plerry
11 Jan 2024
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FFS simply won't work on macbook pro with M2 chip
noeljacobs
I have been using FFS for years and last year bought a macbook pro with an M2 chip. Initially my fairly basic back ups to external hard drives worked perfectly but over the last fe…
noeljacobs
10 Jan 2024
0 replies
noeljacobs
10 Jan 2024
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Remove "sync.ffs_lock"... won't go away [Solved]
hapEcat
xCSxXenon... Did as you suggested, reinstalling the Dropbox client. Now all works as it should.
hapEcat
9 Jan 2024
5 replies
hapEcat
9 Jan 2024
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13.3 Windows Setup is flagged as Unrecognized App
teveritt
Thank you!
teveritt
8 Jan 2024
2 replies
teveritt
8 Jan 2024
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Where does the exported file list go?
ozaz
[Quote] For me the ability to export the results of a comparison is useful because it opens up the possibility to analyse the results in a way that may not be available within the …
ozaz
8 Jan 2024
11 replies
ozaz
8 Jan 2024
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Files Not Synching
HBoyter
@HBoyter, you should provide more info about the 2 locations of the sync. (E.g. are they both on disk? are they on network, sharepoint, ftp, etc) If you are convinced the date/size…
fred_be
7 Jan 2024
2 replies
fred_be
7 Jan 2024
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coflicts when real and sort order seems to be canged
BugFix
Thx again for making me smart in using FFS ;-) that was a great help!
BugFix
6 Jan 2024
8 replies
BugFix
6 Jan 2024
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Real Time shutting down computer
Bill_T
I think I found the problem. On the save as batch job screen, the "When finished:" dropdown has defaulted to: "System: Shut down". I cleared this drop down and resaved the .ffs. fi…
Bill_T
5 Jan 2024
3 replies
Bill_T
5 Jan 2024
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FreeFileSync Installation
jenspf
Hi There. I' using the latest Bodhi version. How can I install FreeFileSync on my system? How to install: FreeFileSync_13.2_Install.run On my Ubuntu PC I can easily install everyth…
jenspf
5 Jan 2024
0 replies
jenspf
5 Jan 2024
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can't open app on mac
arfisha
always pop up online and offline activation which I don't even know how to get the code
arfisha
5 Jan 2024
0 replies
arfisha
5 Jan 2024
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Files unreadable after sync
shakes0000
I have tried to copy all types of files. If I use FFS, they are unreadable. If I use windows explorer or other sync tools they work fine.
shakes0000
4 Jan 2024
2 replies
shakes0000
4 Jan 2024
2012
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FFS very slow. Other ways to copy 1.2TB of files?
m3110w
[Quote] You don't, it's just an open-ended thread. Although, it would be kind of cool to have something like GitHub/Microsoft where there is a dedicated page to issues and then eac…
xCSxXenon
4 Jan 2024
8 replies
xCSxXenon
4 Jan 2024
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Defender suddenly dislikes FreeFileSync
vsn
Yep, this has been on here before. The answer is to talk with your IT team. However, if you have local administrator access, I have an inclination that they won't be able to help y…
xCSxXenon
3 Jan 2024
5 replies
xCSxXenon
3 Jan 2024
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Error message : unable to rename a file
Phil
Thank you for these explanations. This is actually what I do in this kind of situation (manual selection of the most recent version). Coming back to my original problem, I don't un…
Phil
3 Jan 2024
5 replies
Phil
3 Jan 2024
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Google Drive access to My Computer directories
runes
[Quote] That is completely unrelated to this thread. You have multiple files with the same name and in the same location in Google Drive, FFS can't figure out which one to use beca…
xCSxXenon
2 Jan 2024
8 replies
xCSxXenon
2 Jan 2024
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FTP Timeout when sync bigger files
dklev
Zenju!! You are right: After activating Explicit TLS it also works on my side immediately. I created a support ticket for AVM, too. Thank you for your help and workaround! David
dklev
2 Jan 2024
13 replies
dklev
2 Jan 2024
20923
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Contact FreeFileSync license
kyoorikim
[URL]
Plerry
2 Jan 2024
1 reply
Plerry
2 Jan 2024
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Getting "Both Sides have changed" etc. for just one folder.
dgoadby
OK, I read your comprehensive reply and also looked at the underlying philosophy of FreeFileSync. I then took the following action. I inspected both the source and destination fold…
dgoadby
1 Jan 2024
2 replies
dgoadby
1 Jan 2024
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When I change one item in a folder I have to resynch the entire folder
Jul
> The reason given is always that it doesn't exist on the right size. This suggests you are not using the proper left-right base-locations. If you are sure your right-side files ar…
Plerry
1 Jan 2024
4 replies
Plerry
1 Jan 2024
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Upgrade from free to donation?
Nalco
Thank you very much!!
Nalco
31 Dec 2023
2 replies
Nalco
31 Dec 2023
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Compatible with Backup made with Win10?
Onlyonequestionlol
No, you don't want to mess with the backups that Windows creates. They use extra stuff to create a sort of 'timeline' when restoring from, it doesn't just copy the files to a desti…
xCSxXenon
31 Dec 2023
1 reply
xCSxXenon
31 Dec 2023
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Great Program (Edited Post)
FFSDon
And thank you for the Forum Support!
FFSDon
31 Dec 2023
3 replies
FFSDon
31 Dec 2023
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what's the preferred donate method?
fred_be
Thanks Zenju. For anyone reading this later, I can confirm that l did receive the download link for donation edition, by email, (if I remember correctly) 1-2 days after the bank tr…
fred_be
30 Dec 2023
2 replies
fred_be
30 Dec 2023
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Error 0x80070570 with 'ffs_tmp' file
Questvba
It was impossible to delete this file as long as the USB key was in the right-hand port. I don't know why, but when I placed the key in the USB port on the left, I was able to dele…
Questvba
29 Dec 2023
3 replies
Questvba
29 Dec 2023
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I've got a conflict...3,000 of them!
boris
The absolute very first item of the FreeFileSync (FFS) Manual is: "Basic Usage: 1. Choose left and right folders." which obviously constitutes a (left-right) folder pair ... Obviou…
boris
29 Dec 2023
2 replies
boris
29 Dec 2023
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Completion Window
drabidea
Outstanding, thanks very much, not sure how I missed that either.
Gizmo1949
28 Dec 2023
3 replies
Gizmo1949
28 Dec 2023
2951
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Run RealTimeSync question
Gizmo1949
[URL]
xCSxXenon
28 Dec 2023
1 reply
xCSxXenon
28 Dec 2023
2497
4
Run on cronjob
MarcoCruz
You are probably missing the DISPLAY environment variable. See my [URL].
bgstack15
28 Dec 2023
4 replies
bgstack15
28 Dec 2023
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3
Versioning problems
WestCountry
Instead of using the "Time stamp (Folder)" option in Versioning, try using "Time stamp (File)" or for your case (keeping just a single previous version) "Replace". When using the "…
Plerry
28 Dec 2023
3 replies
Plerry
28 Dec 2023
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