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Donation edition - where to download archives?
lkd
You can't download old portable versions
xCSxXenon
5 Jan 2021
1 reply
xCSxXenon
5 Jan 2021
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Donation edition detects several computers for different FFS versions
yanarof
What does ip a return when entered in terminal? Do you have multiple network cards or WLAN devices which keep changing?
Zenju
4 Jan 2021
1 reply
Zenju
4 Jan 2021
206
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PC count - donation version
Louiscar
Thanks I can see it now.
Louiscar
2 Jan 2021
2 replies
Louiscar
2 Jan 2021
366
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ERROR_IO_DEVICE: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error. [CreateDirectory]
rosede
I don't think this is an issue with FFS. I think that I have an issue with my NAS which I need to further investigate. Daryl
rosede
31 Dec 2020
1 reply
rosede
31 Dec 2020
747
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Enable Auto-Close
ChaseM
Thank you, all good, fixed problem.
ChaseM
30 Dec 2020
2 replies
ChaseM
30 Dec 2020
1159
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Empty file with no extension pops up
techtech
Thank you for both replies. Sorry i did not say anything earlier because each was irrelevant to what i described. I actually found what the problem was, a while ago. Sorry for post…
techtech
30 Dec 2020
3 replies
techtech
30 Dec 2020
642
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Synchronize-Update Using 2TB More Space
jkkuehne
@therube Actually copying to a WD drive (not SSD). Volume is not raw but formatted for HFS+ since it is a spinning disk. The copy is not an image but rather individual files. Inter…
jkkuehne
28 Dec 2020
4 replies
jkkuehne
28 Dec 2020
960
3
.ffs_tmp errors
rosede
I accidentally posted this on the wrong thread. Reposting here. Okay, so I figured out how to resolve this issue. After a little searching, I figured out how to view, and remove an…
rosede
28 Dec 2020
3 replies
rosede
28 Dec 2020
840
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[CHINA] Donations to this recipient aren't supported in this country
dfc643
i donated 10.5 in windows (with paypal in 2018) and i need a version for linux, but paypal is unavailable.
dfc643
28 Dec 2020
3 replies
dfc643
28 Dec 2020
719
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Optimizing the synchronization of a large quantity of files
maketakelake
Thanks, I did so. First I sync network fileshares with empty folder and then copy\replace files to original folder.
maketakelake
28 Dec 2020
3 replies
maketakelake
28 Dec 2020
642
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set up time for delete
mike326
Run a scheduled task that deleted what you want from that location, but as Plerry said, not in FFS but in Windows itself.
xCSxXenon
27 Dec 2020
2 replies
xCSxXenon
27 Dec 2020
466
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Keep Original Time Stamp
bleeif
What format is your external drive? If it is exFat, there can be issues. NTFS is best for Windows-only environments.
xCSxXenon
27 Dec 2020
3 replies
xCSxXenon
27 Dec 2020
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Bug!?: "Cannot open directory" error with RealTimeSync
tanni
I have started FFS and RTS in the same way: by manually double clicking on the respective executables. So I guess this shouldn't be the problem?
tanni
27 Dec 2020
2 replies
tanni
27 Dec 2020
700
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Donation edition on several Pc
francantos
You'll have to extend/renew one of them to 12 devices or do a new donation entirely
xCSxXenon
22 Dec 2020
1 reply
xCSxXenon
22 Dec 2020
432
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Donation edition not working in linux
zc0rp
An "strace" could give a clue about what's happening during startup: [URL]
Zenju
21 Dec 2020
10 replies
Zenju
21 Dec 2020
1283
4
When comparing some files are not detected
kdaej
Ok Thanks
kdaej
21 Dec 2020
4 replies
kdaej
21 Dec 2020
740
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Unable to sync symlinks (Direct option)
nemo
Hello, no, I already executed as administrator.
nemo
21 Dec 2020
2 replies
nemo
21 Dec 2020
611
2
Crashing upon opening
josephzitt
[Quote] Thanks for the link. I set up the crashreport on my Mac and rebooted. I wasn't able to get more information, though, because running it again, FreeFileSync now runs as it s…
josephzitt
21 Dec 2020
2 replies
josephzitt
21 Dec 2020
517
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License issue
jduma
Fixed! The second donation extends the first one now as expected.
Zenju
19 Dec 2020
1 reply
Zenju
19 Dec 2020
416
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issues with cronjob
Homer-S
Sorry for my late reply. I found finally some time to change it. This is the log entry: No protocol specified 11:00:01: Error: Unable to initialize GTK+, is DISPLAY set properly? f…
Homer-S
18 Dec 2020
2 replies
Homer-S
18 Dec 2020
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mac OS BUG: Issues with "on-demand" iCloud Drive files
rfog
Sounds like a similar issue as with symlinks: copy the link or the target? FFS in general has a low-level view on the file system and it doesn't do any semantic analysis regarding …
Zenju
18 Dec 2020
1 reply
Zenju
18 Dec 2020
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RTS on macOS Catalina not working
sydwdt
Using FFS 11.4, 64-bit on MacOS Catalina 10.15.7. I run RealTimeSync using an Automator app that is started at Login using the "System Preferences/Users & Groups" capabilities. Thi…
Inglenook
17 Dec 2020
1 reply
Inglenook
17 Dec 2020
554
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Why did my overnight sync fail to find the folders on a volume when it found them in the initial test
FreeFileSink
When testing, you normally run that task under your user credentials. If you are not very careful, your scheduled task may run under different user credential, generally the system…
Plerry
16 Dec 2020
1 reply
Plerry
16 Dec 2020
437
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FriendlyName blank for ASUS Zenfone Max in Win10x64, FFS Error-The selected folder cannot be used with FreeFileSync
LamaDevi
@xCSxXenon Yes ! I'll take up your precious advice. Thanks :) Just to upadate/inform ...... I downloaded the latest 11.4 version of FFS and EVERYTHING IS WORKING SMOOTH.[/B] I modi…
LamaDevi
16 Dec 2020
9 replies
LamaDevi
16 Dec 2020
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Schedule Batch Jobs with MacOS
uwenet
SOLVED!!! After a little bit of research... you can do it with cron under Mac or Linux: [Code] With this example it starts at 18:00 every day (and NO start after Standby!!!!) Using…
uwenet
15 Dec 2020
1 reply
uwenet
15 Dec 2020
2012
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Flash Drives NOT write protected
mrpp
@xCsXXenon: The same thing has happened to me several times when FFS has updated. This most recent time, I struggled with other approaches for a couple of days but finally gave up …
mrpp
14 Dec 2020
3 replies
mrpp
14 Dec 2020
734
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Data loss after Synchronizing
rebollo.h
So it was E: drive that you backed up to? And your backups were to a (topmost) directory named, Backups? (So something like: E:\AArmando Directorios\Backups\Imagenes\) What type of…
therube
14 Dec 2020
3 replies
therube
14 Dec 2020
587
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FFS and encrypted external HDD files
alstr
Seems to be working well so far, thanks for the tip.
alstr
12 Dec 2020
2 replies
alstr
12 Dec 2020
873
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New Error message
Driventemple
Found the answers in FAQ: Copying NTFS permissions is not needed in general and is best left disabled. Go to Menu → tools → options and ensure permission copying is unchecked.
Driventemple
11 Dec 2020
1 reply
Driventemple
11 Dec 2020
884
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E-Mail notification address
Leon
[Quote] It worked, thanks!
Leon
11 Dec 2020
7 replies
Leon
11 Dec 2020
978
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Install on iPhone 11
Robert.Fine
Yes
xCSxXenon
10 Dec 2020
3 replies
xCSxXenon
10 Dec 2020
2072
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"The following xml could not be read" when opening realtimesync
christmw2503
Just download the 11.4 version and install it again.
christmw2503
10 Dec 2020
5 replies
christmw2503
10 Dec 2020
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macOS Big Sur: crash on exit with floating panels
mffilesync
[URL]: Beta version 11.5 was unfortunately not successful either. Solution: I have now completely deleted the app and reinstalled version 11.4. So far without any problems. Thank y…
mffilesync
9 Dec 2020
8 replies
mffilesync
9 Dec 2020
734
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error - unable to read directory
piowaj
Today I am unable to ftp. The program connects to the ftp account, but cannot read the directory. Other ftp programs work fine. Please help? CURLE_OPERATION_TIMEDOUT: Connection ti…
piowaj
9 Dec 2020
0 replies
piowaj
9 Dec 2020
814
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Google File Stream Sync
thotchi
Thanks, xCSxXenon. We have enough activity on Drive that this won't be an issue but I'll keep my fingers crossed that someday this will be resolved. Cheers, Tosh
thotchi
8 Dec 2020
2 replies
thotchi
8 Dec 2020
479
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Slow Writes to USB connected SSD
fturtle
AV = AntiVirus. I do agree as I don't use antivirus, and even disabled defender. It is definitely not harder than a reinstall and restore though. Unless you have images/snapshots I…
xCSxXenon
8 Dec 2020
5 replies
xCSxXenon
8 Dec 2020
1355
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Delete after successful synchronization
r.reestman@gmail.com
As always, it depends what the end goal is. lol Is it to process files, or backup, etc.
xCSxXenon
8 Dec 2020
3 replies
xCSxXenon
8 Dec 2020
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Equal sized files - why the differences?
Pepinillo
Finally, I got it. Probably, it was a translation mistake. Thank you.
Pepinillo
8 Dec 2020
8 replies
Pepinillo
8 Dec 2020
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RealTimeSync - Error
Nrby
[URL]
Zenju
6 Dec 2020
1 reply
Zenju
6 Dec 2020
421
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New donatión on diferent email
DarthMaul1965
You can change the device count directly on the thank-you page.
Zenju
6 Dec 2020
1 reply
Zenju
6 Dec 2020
448
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Phone Sync via USB?
bevhoward
One other Android SD Card anomaly that relates to files on an SD card installed in an Android Device. I had problems with notification alerts that it took me a while to track down …
bevhoward
5 Dec 2020
9 replies
bevhoward
5 Dec 2020
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[Server 2019] 11.3 not starting
Turnspit
So, just when I wanted to start testing the version in your link, I saw that 11.4 is out. Downloaded the Donation Edition and - voila - it works. Thanks! :-)
Turnspit
5 Dec 2020
6 replies
Turnspit
5 Dec 2020
996
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"Searching for old file versions"???
timgsd
If it's still running, I can have a look where it hangs: [URL]
Zenju
4 Dec 2020
3 replies
Zenju
4 Dec 2020
667
5
Too Many Installs of FreeFileSync Annoying Popup
gerald
Not boring at all. Takes about 4 minutes to clone the disk and another 1 minute to change the disk out. I don't have run an Anti Virus program (which it seem they are always out of…
gerald
3 Dec 2020
5 replies
gerald
3 Dec 2020
628
3
Extanding Clients
LarsHellwig
Just checked it out, looks great!
xCSxXenon
3 Dec 2020
3 replies
xCSxXenon
3 Dec 2020
375
2
Offline Sync between two disconnected computers
troyrock
@troyrock As both computers are not connected, you would always need a portable data carrier being carried back and forth between the two computers, e.g. your intermediate external…
Plerry
3 Dec 2020
2 replies
Plerry
3 Dec 2020
528
3
Convert existing to a batch
Hawkey
Simply select or open the relevant *.ffs_gui configuration in the FFS GUI, making it the active configuration, and then use the Save As Batch-file icon (the one with the extra blac…
Plerry
3 Dec 2020
3 replies
Plerry
3 Dec 2020
613
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exclude temp directory (folder)
hompc
Thanks, it looks ok now
hompc
2 Dec 2020
3 replies
hompc
2 Dec 2020
401
0
Compiled versions of FFS
toni2012berlin
Who uses Raspberry Pi? I tried to install FreeFileSync with Wine on Raspberry Pi Raspbian. But some runtime environments were missing. Who can send me a DEB File of FreeFileSync fo…
toni2012berlin
2 Dec 2020
0 replies
toni2012berlin
2 Dec 2020
288
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Google Drive to Google Drive Copy
Habanero Gabe
I had Problems on Linux Ubuntu x86 with online storages. My Webdav Drives disappeared after some time. So i had to backup on hardrive. Then i tried to install FreeFileSync with win…
toni2012berlin
2 Dec 2020
2 replies
toni2012berlin
2 Dec 2020
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