files with system attribute set are not copied to new location

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yipinx

Hey FreeFileSync Developer(s),

I found that FreeFileSync is not syncronizing files with the system attribute set. I browsed the forum a bit and found that some people believe that it is not necessary. I disagree.
We use icons to differentiate between folders for people with a eye/dislectic handycap. Windows uses a desktop.ini file in a folder to determine the icon used. Since its not copied, that whole idea fails.
Sometimes I too create software that uses the system attribute to hide certain files (configuration file for a project folder), however not to copy them would be not usefull at all.
Please make this a option at least.
Regards,
Yipinx
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Zenju

I'm not aware of FreeFileSync not being able to copy files with the system attribute set. Do you have steps how to reproduce this problem?
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Zenju

PS: have a look at the filter settings: Desktop.ini is excluded by default!