Can't seem to figure this one out on my own. I hope someone can help.
I have a "ffs_batch" file that Windows Task Manager runs at logon every day. It syncs my work computer to my server at home using an FTP. It has been working perfectly for about a year. This morning it failed. That usually means the FTP IP address changed and I just need to update the IP. Turns out that this time, the IP was not the problem. I verified that in two ways. My Plex server runs from that address and I was able to play my music just fine. I could also use the IP address and Windows File Manager and log into the server. Windows File Manager was able to browse the FTP without issue.
FFS cannot seem to even do a compare. I have two errors that are being reported. The first one is "Cannot find the following folders" and list three folders of the 8 folder that are defined to sync. The second is "Cannot read file attributes of ..." "Cannot read directory ..." "CURLE_OPERATION_TIMEDOUT".
Any ideas?
Errors with FFS
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On those three (folders), are you able to access them from Windows Explorer?
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On those three (folders), are you able to access them from Windows Explorer? therube, 27 Jun 2024, 19:15
Clearly yesI could also use the IP address and Windows File Manager and log into the server. Windows File Manager was able to browse the FTP without issue.
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So, I tried a few more things to no avail.
1. Since it was reporting that it could not get the attributes of the file, I thought I would look at those. File Explorer does not seem to show that for FTP sites.
2. After going home last night, I rebooted the server. Coming back to work today the same error occurred.
So, this leaves me questioning where the error is taking place. I would think its not at the server level since it can be accessed via Windows File Explorer. I would think its not Windows either for the same reason. So, it must be something with FFS. However, FFS can still run any local batches. I have two others running daily and weekly backups and those are working just fine.
3. Next thought was to attempt to create a new sync pair to the server. Now this gets interesting. I browsed for the source (which was local) no problem. Next I browsed for the FTP site. Inserted the IP address, set the user name and password and clicked browse for the folder. It able to browse the FTP site and find the folder to set. Clicked OK, and then clicked Compare. Failed to read the files.
I do wonder ... Could a Windows update be causing this issue? If so, why wouldn't anyone else be reporting a problem?
1. Since it was reporting that it could not get the attributes of the file, I thought I would look at those. File Explorer does not seem to show that for FTP sites.
2. After going home last night, I rebooted the server. Coming back to work today the same error occurred.
So, this leaves me questioning where the error is taking place. I would think its not at the server level since it can be accessed via Windows File Explorer. I would think its not Windows either for the same reason. So, it must be something with FFS. However, FFS can still run any local batches. I have two others running daily and weekly backups and those are working just fine.
3. Next thought was to attempt to create a new sync pair to the server. Now this gets interesting. I browsed for the source (which was local) no problem. Next I browsed for the FTP site. Inserted the IP address, set the user name and password and clicked browse for the folder. It able to browse the FTP site and find the folder to set. Clicked OK, and then clicked Compare. Failed to read the files.
I do wonder ... Could a Windows update be causing this issue? If so, why wouldn't anyone else be reporting a problem?
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Since your image didn't hotlink, Properties.
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Why not simply show directly:
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Zenju, thank you for posting the image. I tried to figure that out but the image button only inserts the html code for the link. So I uploaded it to my onedrive just so I had a link. How would I show "directly"? Paste inserted nothing.
FYI: As of this morning, FFS seems to have fixed itself. Never could figure out why it was not working for two days.
FYI: As of this morning, FFS seems to have fixed itself. Never could figure out why it was not working for two days.
