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Moving the files and folders instead copying them
mexsiera
[URL]
xCSxXenon
11 Sep 2022
1 reply
xCSxXenon
11 Sep 2022
866
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Tutorials for Mac users?
gogreen1
how did you figure it out?
mexsiera
11 Sep 2022
2 replies
mexsiera
11 Sep 2022
626
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Notifications grayed out
hapEcat
Why would the notification sounds be grayed out and not functioning? They were functioning, but not now. [Attachment]
hapEcat
10 Sep 2022
0 replies
hapEcat
10 Sep 2022
622
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Hard Drives Syncing Question: Same Copies Under Different Folders in Drives
75er
Thank you everyone I have started re-arranging the folders on disk 2 to roughly match disk 1. (Couldn't do the two-way as the capacity wasn't enough in each) Then tried eliminating…
75er
8 Sep 2022
4 replies
75er
8 Sep 2022
901
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My connection to freefilesync.org blocked
barrelhouse
Fingers crossed then.
barrelhouse
8 Sep 2022
6 replies
barrelhouse
8 Sep 2022
868
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How to prevent FFS from creating .ffs_lock files
fosaq
Ok, well hidden :) Thank you! Feature Request: Can we have this as an option per source folder? Maybe there are use cases where someone needs both (depending on the folder) and the…
fosaq
8 Sep 2022
2 replies
fosaq
8 Sep 2022
800
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Building Source with makefile using msys2
profoundisputes
Hi Profoundisputes, Did you solve your problem ? Im stuck in the same point as you (with the same error) Thanks !
jchomaz
8 Sep 2022
1 reply
jchomaz
8 Sep 2022
1245
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windows scheduler not able to start
mohamed.arief
C:\Users\[user]\Documents\batch.ffs_batch ? it is like this only. for security i removed that user name I am able to run FFS on Current logged on user by double clicking
mohamed.arief
8 Sep 2022
8 replies
mohamed.arief
8 Sep 2022
2163
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file modify date/time is not preserved
udo.sander
Yes, you are right! Thanks for that hint. When I copy a file via Linux file manager to the WebDAV drive, then the same problem occurs, date/time is set to the current date/time. If…
udo.sander
7 Sep 2022
2 replies
udo.sander
7 Sep 2022
618
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FFS Shutdown in middle of Compare
dlines
> I did just update with the latest Windows update. Version?
therube
7 Sep 2022
2 replies
therube
7 Sep 2022
420
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Synchronize (update) doesn't truly delete?
octomobiki
Yep - had a good chance to check this morning. the space reclaimation I was expecting happened. thank you so much!
octomobiki
7 Sep 2022
3 replies
octomobiki
7 Sep 2022
567
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FFS does not maximize from system tray
sagitario
FFS seems to be working correctly, it's just that the progress window is not visible after being restored from the tray. The desktop screen seems to be weirdly trimmed left and rig…
Zenju
7 Sep 2022
10 replies
Zenju
7 Sep 2022
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Crash software
grunsel00
[Quote] That's an (incorrectly) ANSI-encoded string, evaluated as UTF8. [Quote] Turns out everything that can go wrong, does go wrong in practice. 11.24 was a bit of a leap of fait…
Zenju
6 Sep 2022
17 replies
Zenju
6 Sep 2022
12192
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Linux flatpak - where do I put my donation key?
TeaCorps
The key itself (on Windows) goes into the /Resources/ directory. I'll assume it is the same on Linux. Not familiar with [URL] so not sure how that relates? FreeFileSync from [URL] …
therube
6 Sep 2022
2 replies
therube
6 Sep 2022
755
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Change wireless to wired breaks sync
heavily-panda-saucy
That is probably/definitely an issue with how your distro is handling the network transfer. On Windows, I can swap NICs without FFS having anything more than a small pause when swi…
xCSxXenon
6 Sep 2022
1 reply
xCSxXenon
6 Sep 2022
394
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Donation
geolis
Hello, I have a MIR card, can I pay with a MIR card, make a donation?
geolis
5 Sep 2022
0 replies
geolis
5 Sep 2022
237
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Mac OS Monterey 12.5.1 - CRASH app and forced reboot
fafo87
Hi, i have the last version of FreeFileSync sync. 2-3 times is happened a forced reboot before a freeze of the whole system..I can not understand why...The synchro was from a folde…
fafo87
4 Sep 2022
0 replies
fafo87
4 Sep 2022
226
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Mac OS -- Modal windows no longer open in the foreground
kohlhaas
In the meantime I have installed and tested the version 11.24. Everything seems to work (again) as it should.
kohlhaas
4 Sep 2022
2 replies
kohlhaas
4 Sep 2022
336
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compilation terminated due to -Wfatal-errors
2635599
I'm running manjaro and attempting to install FreeFileSync from the AUR and get the below compilation terminated due to -Wfatal-errors ~~~ [Code] ~~~
2635599
3 Sep 2022
0 replies
2635599
3 Sep 2022
359
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11.25
boomer52
[Quote] What is "filename"?
Zenju
3 Sep 2022
4 replies
Zenju
3 Sep 2022
444
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FFS throws sync.ffs_lock and ERROR_FILE_CORRUPT errors
iGaidhlig
Thanks - if it comes back, I'll try looking for the .ffs_lock file. But for now, the Windows interal disk repair function seems to have done the trick. [Quote] Ah in which case I m…
iGaidhlig
2 Sep 2022
3 replies
iGaidhlig
2 Sep 2022
1393
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Does FFS stop when computer goes to sleep?
Webguy1
Thanks!
Webguy1
2 Sep 2022
3 replies
Webguy1
2 Sep 2022
1048
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Windows Server 2003/2008 Task Scheduler won't run using a Remote Desktop Connection and FreeFileSync
sufifus
I went to the server room for testing, the software with the scheduled task program has been running normally, but after the test, it is not that the remote and local operation cau…
goldsun
1 Sep 2022
2 replies
goldsun
1 Sep 2022
1084
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Data integrity question
Alexal
Thank you!
Alexal
1 Sep 2022
2 replies
Alexal
1 Sep 2022
349
5
Two way synconization possible bug
paolo@rossoeblu.com
So you don't want a syncing utility to sync deletions, even though you're telling it to by using two-way...
xCSxXenon
30 Aug 2022
5 replies
xCSxXenon
30 Aug 2022
847
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RealTimeSync always syncing
EICP
[Quote] I'll have to read that with more time and try to setup it again from the scratch. Regarding the recycle bin, only the Elements has that configuration; My Book is set to del…
EICP
29 Aug 2022
20 replies
EICP
29 Aug 2022
6339
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Want to run FreeFileSync when an usb drive is connected
siamparvez44
OK, got it. Thank you.
th.rauner
29 Aug 2022
6 replies
th.rauner
29 Aug 2022
8178
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FreeFileSync command line not working for M1 MacBook
bigmount
wow! Thank you for the quick fix, I just tried the new version, and it works!
bigmount
29 Aug 2022
8 replies
bigmount
29 Aug 2022
1184
4
FTP MultiByteToWideChar Error
sdw5456
[Quote] I'm late to check your reply. Sorry. I tested the recently updated version and confirmed that it was connected normally. thank you!
sdw5456
29 Aug 2022
4 replies
sdw5456
29 Aug 2022
1164
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how to change the thank you on the loading sreen?
AnonymousSysop
Duly noted and thank you for the clarification. That said, it feels somewhat incoherent to give an option commercial users crave (silent install) only in a personal version of your…
AnonymousSysop
29 Aug 2022
4 replies
AnonymousSysop
29 Aug 2022
499
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Copy Permissions after initial copy
NateC2k
You'll need a command-line solution most likely
xCSxXenon
28 Aug 2022
1 reply
xCSxXenon
28 Aug 2022
370
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Error on Backup of Files
bjacan@gmail.com
Warning is fixed in FFS 11.24! It will now show examples which file paths exactly are the issue: [URL]
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
8 replies
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
1129
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Multiple base folders?
hermanthemexican
Fixed in FFS 11.24! No more false-positive warnings: [URL]
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
2 replies
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
607
1
reading logs??
mike326
Fixed in FFS 11.24! [URL] Or maybe you have an error in you config. In any case, FFS 11.24 will tell you what's the case.
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
1 reply
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
379
3
Suppress warning in log?
florentine
Fixed in FFS 11.24! [URL]
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
3 replies
Zenju
26 Aug 2022
1085
2
Unable to find out the expiration time of donation
AnnAngela
[Quote] Does that mean the donation will not be expired anymore and I can install the donation edition on multiply PCs?
AnnAngela
25 Aug 2022
2 replies
AnnAngela
25 Aug 2022
1085
5
Time
mitrajoon
Plerry: Thank you but that kind of defeats the purpose of why I've subscribed to FFS. Using Macrium I daily update back up my internal D drive (which consists of data I use regular…
mitrajoon
23 Aug 2022
5 replies
mitrajoon
23 Aug 2022
646
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Failure to back up Google Drive documents
stevebanks
Hi I confess I am not a computer whizz unfortunately and I'm getting on a bit so please bear with me. I was attempting to back up my Google Drive documents to a hard drive. It's so…
stevebanks
21 Aug 2022
0 replies
stevebanks
21 Aug 2022
240
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Slow Comparison
urbanspike
Mechanical drives suffer horribly from a large number of small files. You are getting exactly the speeds that are expected
xCSxXenon
18 Aug 2022
7 replies
xCSxXenon
18 Aug 2022
1380
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Cannot Copy File, ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND, ffs_tmp
Nxzli
[Quote] Those files have been modified again since then, so unfortunately that I can't share the original time anymore. I haven't touched the FileTimeTolerance setting, or any othe…
Nxzli
17 Aug 2022
9 replies
Nxzli
17 Aug 2022
2080
4
Syncing 2 Way with undesired empty folders
Mstar
Nice! Thank you.
Mstar
17 Aug 2022
4 replies
Mstar
17 Aug 2022
678
0
How to set autorun of RealTimeSync on MacOS?
aklamot
Hi guys I just started using FreeFileSync and I am amazed by its simplicity and utility! I have already learned how to configure syncing filters and how to run this task by RealTim…
aklamot
17 Aug 2022
0 replies
aklamot
17 Aug 2022
385
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donation version resend mail
Manfred.w
Thanks, for the resend. :D Post can be deleted
Manfred.w
16 Aug 2022
2 replies
Manfred.w
16 Aug 2022
326
1
Mirror synchronisation attempts to delete files from the 'left'
panoramica
Run a compare and post a screenshot of the results
xCSxXenon
16 Aug 2022
1 reply
xCSxXenon
16 Aug 2022
299
1
How can I see File Sync progress on Scheduled tasks
Bax2000
If your scheduled task is running under different user credentials than the user that is logged-in, you will never see the progress. If the task is run under the same user credent…
Plerry
16 Aug 2022
1 reply
Plerry
16 Aug 2022
584
1
how to delete files from the left after they update
IBDJREDBEARD
Yes, it is one of "those" questions ... [URL] [URL] [URL] etc.
Plerry
15 Aug 2022
1 reply
Plerry
15 Aug 2022
377
1
Compilation error: cannot convert 'std::basic_string_view<char>' to 'const key_type&' {aka 'const zen::Zbase<char>
daviank
Would this be a correct workaround? [Code]
daviank
15 Aug 2022
1 reply
daviank
15 Aug 2022
476
1
Same files showing as different
Mencjusz
It is actually showing that the files don't exist at all on the right side. Your paths are likely incorrect
xCSxXenon
14 Aug 2022
1 reply
xCSxXenon
14 Aug 2022
324
1
Question on absolute path in In- and Exclude Filters
Plerry
It seems Zenju's post in [URL] gives the answer to my above question (and please correct me if I am wrong): FFS will suggest to change the specified absolute path in a relative pat…
Plerry
13 Aug 2022
1 reply
Plerry
13 Aug 2022
343
10
A puzzle with the "exclude" filter
rogerval
"Full path to relative path" detection and conversion has been added for the next FFS release: [URL]
Zenju
13 Aug 2022
10 replies
Zenju
13 Aug 2022
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