Hi. First-timer on the Forum, but a long-time user. I don't see my question addressed in either the Forum or the Help manual, so...
I'm mirror-syncing a 709 GB fileset over my home wi-fi (don't ask). The connection was interrupted, but I was impressed that FreeFileSync offered a Retry button, which I used. It seemed to pick up where it left off. Full marks to Zenju for checkpointing.
Now my question: My laptop (the source computer) seems to develop a massive network slowdown whenever I transfer files for a long period. I don't know why, but it can be cured by rebooting the laptop. If I interrupt the transfer (push "Stop") in order to reboot, is the only file affected the one being transferred at the time? That is, are the already-synced files preserved, or will I have to restart the entire 709 GB transfer?
Thanks.
Behavior when sync is interrupted
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Correct.If I interrupt the transfer (push "Stop") in order to reboot, is the only file affected the one being transferred at the time?lbyler, 01 May 2017, 18:27
As long as you are sure that none of the files you want to sync have changed due to the restart, there is no need to run a new compare.That is, are the already-synced files preserved, or will I have to restart the entire 709 GB transfer? lbyler, 01 May 2017, 18:27
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Great news! And thanks for the lightning reply. Look for a contribution shortly.