I'm using FreeFileSync 8.1 x64 on on Windows 10.
I've noticed that when comparing file differences, the local timezone on the device makes a difference for the same files.
I copied a file to a flash drive in a GMT+8 timezone.
I have the same file on my PC, which is not GMT+7 timezone.
FreeFileSync assumed that the files on the flash drive are 1 hour newer.
Changing the PC's timezone to GMT+8 resolves the issue (but this is a workaround).
It would be good if FreeFileSync can ignore timezone differences between devices.
[WORKAROUND] [BUG] Timezone affects detection
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Last edited by xebozone on 17 May 2016, 12:54, edited 1 time in total.
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FFS can deal with different time zones.
However, some file systems, like the (in)famous FAT file system can not.
See: e.g. https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=daylight-saving-time
However, some file systems, like the (in)famous FAT file system can not.
See: e.g. https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=daylight-saving-time
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Ahh. Perhaps because my flash drive is FAT?
