ffs_real are triggering w/o changes: %change_action% and %change_path% empty

[Quasimodo]

Hi all,

after 5 times asking zenju [at] freefilesync.org w/o any sign of life, I try it here.

A) Is znju still around at all...?

B) I have moved all my data out of C:\ to partition E:\ - so no C:\-activity disturbs my Data-Partition.

I have several (plenty) small ffs_batches for sub-folders in E:\:
•Only E:\...\user1\Docs
••PC-NAS-PC 2Way DatUsr1_OwnDoc.ffs_batch
•Only E:\...\user1\Pics
••PC-NAS-PC 2Way DatUsr1_OwnPic.ffs_batch
etc.
See <FFS 01>

These are synced with my NAS, where the same structure is maintained (Sub-folders below each user-folder).

I have created ffs_real for each such batch
•PC-NAS-PC 2Way DatUsr1_OwnDoc.ffs_real
•PC-NAS-PC 2Way DatUsr1_OwnPic.ffs_real
etc.
See <FFS 02> and <FFS 03>

I would assume: Only on a change / create / delete of any file / folder in and below such a dedicated location (PC or NAS), the xxx.ffs_real should recognise such and then start the related ffs_batch.

But: Every now and then, each ffs_real encounters 'ghost' activities and triggers the related ffs_batch.
This not within the set waiting-time (600sec), but any time from 600ms plus xxx - every now and then, but 'out of the blue'.

The log with the related %change_action% and %change_path% show: nothing - all empty unless I have done a real event.

What is FFS or the respective Windows-thing detecting on E:\ or NAS which triggers the ffs_real when nothing is done there?

It is not the NAS - I have done a test with E:\-locations only - same 'ghost'-triggers (sync E:\-subfolder with another E:\subfolder).

To switch off this 'ghost'-runs would be very helpful.

Many thanks - kind regards, Quasi

[Quasimodo]

ffs_real

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ffs_batch and ffs_real

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Single sub-folder sync

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[xCSxXenon]

RTS is just listening for a change notifier from the OS, so 'something' is happening. Could be Antivirus or some other program that interacts with files.

[Quasimodo]

Hi xCSxXenon
Many thanks.
With 'something' happening, there can be anything triggering the RTS, I understand.
So, well, that means take it or leave it :-)
Apart from 'countless' log-files not much downsides with this.
So I take it as it is and live with it.
Many thanks - kind regards, Quasi