folder synchronizer software

[Psycho Ced]

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good program to sync a folder and all its sub directories on one drive, to a copy on another drive. Mainly to recognize changes to the folders (files/folders that are moved, deleted, or added) and apply them to the other location.

[caldis]

I assume you mean for Windows? In case you happen to look for a tool for the mac then I suggest "Synk Professional". It works great and you can find it in that special place.

[Psycho Ced]

Thanks caldis, that will actually come in handy in a few weeks , but right now I need this for a system running Server 2003.

[ntscuser]

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good program to sync a folder and all its sub directories on one drive, to a copy on another drive. Mainly to recognize changes to the folders (files/folders that are moved, deleted, or added) and apply them to the other location.

Please add to that file/folders which have had their names changed so as to avoid unnecessary duplicates.

[itenviro]

I have used PowerDesk file manager for many years. It has a file sync manager which i have used to replicate or update my files across several computers. its very easy to use. Can do exactly what you asked for and more. Available from Avanquest.

[Townie]

I've been using syncback for a couple of years now to do exactly what you want. There is a pro version but a free one too that will do most things. As long as it's local copying the free version will probably do, it does for me anyway
http://www.2brightsparks.com/index.html

[ntscuser]

I've been using syncback for a couple of years now to do exactly what you want. There is a pro version but a free one too that will do most things. As long as it's local copying the free version will probably do, it does for me anyway
http://www.2brightsparks.com/index.html

Just to avoid any confusion, that page contains the "trial" versions. The "free"version is here:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html#freeware

[Psycho Ced]

Thanks, flipped a coin and went with syncback. It did the trick.

[rsrikanth05]

Ever tried Microsoft SyncToy?
http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto/downl ... ybeta.aspx

[ntscuser]

I hadn't actually tried Syncback until 'Townie' suggested it. It's a brilliant little program. I was for example able to share the entire contents of two separate folders on the same drive using one profile and then, using another profile, backup the contents of both to a pair of identical folders in the right places on an external drive. Now I could have done that manually but would probably have made a lot of errors and been left wondering "where is that bloody file I was sure I had copied earlier?" So a big thank-you to Townie for the heads-up.