Error reading from synchronisation database

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alienglow

Error reading from synchronisation database
I have the latest version 3.19 installed. I am using the portable version on
Windows 7 64Bit Home Basic and sycing to an external USB HDD.
I have tried deleting sync.ffs_db and run the sync. The files gets created but
next time I run a sync I get the same error.
I can send you the sync.ffs_db if required.

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Alienglow.
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Zenju

The problem is most likely cause by using different versions of FFS at the
same time. Please make sure to use v3.19 consistently on all PCs. If you can
exclude this cause, please give me a detailed description how this issue can
be reproduced and send me the .ffs_db file.

-Zenju
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alienglow

Thanks for the prompt reply Zenju.
I am using the same version on all PCs. Infact as I said if I delete all
.ffs_db files. Then I run a fresh sync. The file gets created. Then I close
FFS and start again and run compare and I get the error that it can't read the
DB. I can send you the DB file, where/how do I send it?

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Alienglow
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Zenju

Just send them to my email address (see FFS about dialog).
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alienglow

I have sent the DB to your email as requested.

regards,

Alienglow
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Zenju

Thanks a lot! I have found and fixed a bug regarding directory names which
differ in case at the time of first sync.
Here is a link to the patched executable: (to be placed in <install dir>\bin)
[404, Invalid URL: http://ifile.it/mfq8h0s/FreeFileSync_x64.exe]
You shouldn't face issues anymore.
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Zenju

Additional note: The file is indeed corrupted, so a you'll see a single error
message about not being able to read the file. Ignore it and the file will be
overwritten by a fresh consistent version.
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alienglow

Thanks again Zenju. Works as expected. Really appreciate your help and
support. FreeFileSync is an amazing program. Keep up the good work.

Kind regards,

Alienglow
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mecki1963

Hello
I've the same problem, but besides update doesn't work on my PC. How can I
check the Internet connection settings? (Browser connection is no problem as
you can see)
Is the fix already included in the newest version? (I tried to download the
file, but it is expired)

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Zenju

> Is the fix already included in the newest version?
Yes, this is fixed in v3.21.

> but besides update doesn't work on my PC
If you're talking about FFS's internal update check, then the problem is most
likely you're behind some proxy.