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Turn off the sound when a sync is completed
gatto5
New with FreeFileSync 10.13: notification sounds are managed via the global options dialog
Zenju
29 May 2019
2 replies
Zenju
29 May 2019
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How to disable ring sound after completion?
joejim
New with FreeFileSync 10.13: notification sounds are managed via the global options dialog
Zenju
29 May 2019
1 reply
Zenju
29 May 2019
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Start RealTimeSync at login
rbushroot
I set up an automatic synchronisation with RealTimeSync real time sync on my Mac (Mojave 10.14.5) and would like to start RealTimeSync every time I log in. In the settings of the O…
rbushroot
29 May 2019
0 replies
rbushroot
29 May 2019
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Change the default log path
bgregory02
[Quote] A great thanks... solved (partially) where schedTask Bkp log should go (each in is own bkp dir) Two things left: 1) How to show the log when the task finish.... per task ba…
AlainCh2
29 May 2019
5 replies
AlainCh2
29 May 2019
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Destination PC does not allow too many connections
jwalkerbg
I managed to use RealTimeSync as service under [URL]. Initially, this went well. However, I created up to 22 instances of RealTimeSync that synchronize many folders from the source…
jwalkerbg
28 May 2019
0 replies
jwalkerbg
28 May 2019
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error 183
vettalex
Hi everybody, I can't keep this error from appearing at every synchronization. Can you help me? Error Unable to move file "Z: Scans trashbox marrocu.8c9e.ffs_tmp" in "Z: \ Scans \ …
vettalex
27 May 2019
0 replies
vettalex
27 May 2019
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Problems with mp4 files on smartphone
Turrican
Sounds like this Android bug: [URL]
Zenju
27 May 2019
1 reply
Zenju
27 May 2019
366
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RTS only works if i keep pressing close + makes annoying sound
juliandarley
marvellous, thank you! and thank you for answering so quickly. i have also now tested FFS with a NAS drive and recursive folders and it seems to work perfectly. i am most grateful.…
juliandarley
26 May 2019
2 replies
juliandarley
26 May 2019
306
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Tip to Install/run FFS 10.12 "Donation Edition" on Linux
tmountney
[Quote] Interesting. In any case I've fixed the machine-id-not-found-issue for the next release. [Quote] Indeed, it looks like the manual should be updated. Maybe "kcron" is the be…
Zenju
25 May 2019
3 replies
Zenju
25 May 2019
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how to work with sync.ffs_lock protection on NAS
smithcferg
How can I make this work without removing lock protection in global settings? Syncing stopped on at least one computer because of sync.ffs_lock. PC1[PC1 RTS folder] <-FFS Bi-sync o…
smithcferg
24 May 2019
2 replies
smithcferg
24 May 2019
255
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Unable to sync two files
adios
[URL]
Zenju
23 May 2019
1 reply
Zenju
23 May 2019
309
2
Hanging at 2565 files and crashing when trying to cancel
icarus
FreeFileSyncCrash.dmp: seems somehow corrupted, I'm not able to debug this file. FreeFileSync_Running.dmp: FFS is currently scanning folders and it looks like the process has been …
Zenju
21 May 2019
2 replies
Zenju
21 May 2019
419
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Want to use as straight backup on external HD
robby69
Mmm... 1) Use "Mirror -->" sync and make the left-side your C:\ drive and the right-side the location you want to copy the C:\ drive folders/files into (for example right-side = X:…
Radish
19 May 2019
1 reply
Radish
19 May 2019
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Limited number of files
Bazu
Hello, I'm using FreeFileSync 10.12 on a MacBook, 16GB, High Sierra. When I try to sync my iPhoto folder I get an error message saying "too many files open" at around 550.000 file …
Bazu
18 May 2019
0 replies
Bazu
18 May 2019
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Stops synchronizing on issue
milos
Several times has happened that I'd start large sync job overnight, only to wake up seeing that just a few MB have been transferred because there was an issue and there is a dialog…
milos
18 May 2019
0 replies
milos
18 May 2019
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comparison
Thomas
As far as I know that isn't possible. Only options are: File time and size File content File size However, you are not being clear on what it is you would like to achieve. If you l…
Radish
17 May 2019
1 reply
Radish
17 May 2019
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Automatic Comparison
ARM
In this case, just double-click on a .ffs_gui file in Windows Explorer: (2. Start a FreeFileSync GUI configuration) [URL]
Zenju
17 May 2019
3 replies
Zenju
17 May 2019
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Throttle transfer speed
imajeff
You may try running FFS with [URL]
Plerry
16 May 2019
2 replies
Plerry
16 May 2019
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Why does FFS have to connect to the server for me to update FFS backups?
ykio
When opening FFS, it tries to check on-line if a newer version of FFS is available, and if so, the user is notified of that. The message you get tells you that this check has faile…
Plerry
16 May 2019
2 replies
Plerry
16 May 2019
543
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How do I delete or edit RealTimeSync entries?
bkm
[URL] and [URL] should cover everything important.
Zenju
15 May 2019
2 replies
Zenju
15 May 2019
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[SOLVED] Fail to Copy Left Side Newer File to Right Side
Radish
I found this program [URL] and using that found the times to the second of the two files: For the Left Side File: Created: 19/9/2018 06:21:35 PM Modified: 26/4/2019 06:33:54 PM Las…
Radish
15 May 2019
7 replies
Radish
15 May 2019
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Cant find MTP folder on Fire tablet
Mikaladon
0x80042009 is Invalid ObjectHandle: [Quote] Similar issue: [URL] I assume pressing "retry" does not help? I'm not sure if FFS should silently ignore this error.
Zenju
15 May 2019
1 reply
Zenju
15 May 2019
757
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HELP - My D Drive File Gone
stavell
Stavell, You're not being very clear at all on what setup you have that is causing the issue. To my mind, from what little information you have provided, it just sounds like you ha…
Radish
15 May 2019
1 reply
Radish
15 May 2019
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Can FFS recognize and sync hardlinks as hardlinks?
tracync
did FFS indicate the files as changed? Could it be that you made different hardlinked pairs on both sides, e.g. different file date, being copied then by the sync process? I also t…
bofh
15 May 2019
6 replies
bofh
15 May 2019
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Cloud sync using pCloud plus 2 computers
wavetrain
I have two objectives and the first is to store my important files in the cloud. That is fairly easy but I want to use pCloud in particular and I also want to sync those files acro…
wavetrain
14 May 2019
0 replies
wavetrain
14 May 2019
579
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Found a Windows Task Scheduler security leak combines with FreeFileSync may allow copying unauthorized files
xiaoyuvax
After configured FFS to work with Windows Task Scheduler in domain environment, odd situation happened: FFS copied all files running under scheduler context(run under specified acc…
xiaoyuvax
8 May 2019
0 replies
xiaoyuvax
8 May 2019
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donation version linux install
mirkoj
Hi, I've first installed standard version in linux mint using software manager. After that I've donated and got a link to install donation version. Downloading it and I have a fold…
mirkoj
6 May 2019
0 replies
mirkoj
6 May 2019
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Scanning after hibernation?
kiralyandras
Hello to all! Installed, configured and now RTS runs on my computer properly. But! Every time the computer waked up from hibernation, FFS do a scan (or something that uses the hard…
kiralyandras
5 May 2019
0 replies
kiralyandras
5 May 2019
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Mac to Samba Share
pat03uk
I’ve set up a sync from a Mac to a Samba share on a NAS The sync starts but locks after about 2 minutes. I think the Mac drops the connection to the share. I have to force FFS to q…
pat03uk
5 May 2019
0 replies
pat03uk
5 May 2019
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On Completion v On Success
PlateauRealm
Is this a correct assessment of the trigger options then? On Completion - Sync completed with or without warnings/errors On Errors - Sync completed or not with warnings/errors On S…
PlateauRealm
5 May 2019
2 replies
PlateauRealm
5 May 2019
573
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(S)FTP no longer working
RottenSod
Solved! Thanks for the hint Zenju. I went back to v8.8 and various values got reset to their defaults. It worked. Went through 9.4, 10.2, 10.8, and finally 10.11 and everything sti…
RottenSod
5 May 2019
2 replies
RottenSod
5 May 2019
344
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Activation and Update Check problems
dbengali
The activation also directly connects with freefilesync.org
Zenju
4 May 2019
3 replies
Zenju
4 May 2019
720
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To avoid conflicts, set up exclude filters so that each updated file is considered by only one base folder.
Darkyere
Okay ty. The next time i run a backup i will try ffs again and set it to mirror this time.
Darkyere
4 May 2019
4 replies
Darkyere
4 May 2019
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run a job individually
tin34543
Hi, I have 5 jobs setup. How can I run a job individually rather than having to sync all jobs? Thanks PR
tin34543
4 May 2019
0 replies
tin34543
4 May 2019
109
1
Compare folders on two drives, copy remainder to third drive?
Gkirk
Sounds like you'll need CTRL+T: [URL]
Zenju
4 May 2019
1 reply
Zenju
4 May 2019
357
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AppData settings syncing
SBlake
[Quote] Indeed, but it's an additional rule that is not explicitly stated in the manual but that FFS implements: If a folder is matched, then all its child items are matched as wel…
Zenju
3 May 2019
9 replies
Zenju
3 May 2019
2101
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Monitor RealTimeSync
bsmorgan
There's always the notification area icon, but it is not visible by default (Windows requires the user to do this): [URL]
Zenju
3 May 2019
1 reply
Zenju
3 May 2019
301
1
Sync two remote PCs
johng16
Hi, I'm new to FreeFileSync, but yes, you can use the 'two way' option and google drive for both PC's Home PC > {Google Drive} {Google Drive} > Work PC ..and vice versa. You can se…
SBlake
2 May 2019
1 reply
SBlake
2 May 2019
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unable to activate manually (macOS)
Edcovington
I am having similar problems, but I am not running web filtering or web protection software. is there a known issue with donation edition on mac where the program cannot connect to…
dbengali
2 May 2019
5 replies
dbengali
2 May 2019
817
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Help for RealtimeSync please
languageservicesco
Thanks. I think it is working ok, but my PC power supply has failed so I have other things on my plate at the moment! I will come back to this if there are any problems when I get …
languageservicesco
2 May 2019
6 replies
languageservicesco
2 May 2019
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