looking for a light synch software

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  1. mantra

    mantra Registered Member

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    Hi
    i'm looking for a light synch software that should monitor determinate folder(folders) and file(files) and copy(or move) them to a destination


    i use w7 and windows xp 32 bit

    i don't looking for a backup program like genie backup(i got a old version like 6) or acronis

    is there one ? free or paysoftware


    thank you so much
     
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  3. mantra

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    thanks
    what's the mean check the archives?
    i did a search but i found only backup program

    i don't want backup program
    only a program that can monitor and copy or move (a synch program)


    thanks
     
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    I gave this to someone a while back whom initially preferred suggestions involving a fancy GUI, only to revert to this for their "humble" needs. Look around as you'll find several similar such articles including a corresponding Robocopy GUI to simplify it all. Don't ask, I don't run Seven.

    Oop's, no real-time.
     
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  8. Hugger

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    Have you looked at Allway?
     
  9. bman412

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    I haven't used backup genie nor do know how it works. But I have used syncback freebie and it does offer a synchronization profile
     

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    I regularly use Syncback Pro both for backup and sync, and have never noticed it either on my previous rig with XP or the new one with 7
     
  11. mantra

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    does it monitor folder and files
    in the schedule i did not find a monitor , i mean execute as soon as the file/folder is changed

    thanks
     
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    ozSync has real-time monitoring. I haven't tried it (yet) personally.
     
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    Syncback has a free version and a pretty good rep.
    Also take a look a GFI backup.
    It's free and it syncs.
    Enjoy.
     
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    No it doesn't have that feature although you have the option to run the sync profile every few minutes or so.
     
  15. mantra

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    it 's very nice program!:thumb:
     
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    Yes, it does.

    I'm talking about the paid version. Trial Syncback SE. I myself use Syncback Pro.

    Make profile > modify>options>expert>when>changes:

    *run this profile when any files or directories are changed


    I have trialed all the main players in the backup/sync department. Syncback stands head and shoulders above the competition. It is very RELIABLE and reasonable priced given the options.

    http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html
     
  17. mantra

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    thanks but it's not very cheap
     
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    Do any of the programs also copy the registry paths for whatever program I would backup?
    Thanks.
     
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    I'm not sure but I don't think so. Syncback is not an imaging program.
     
  20. newbino

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    mantra, not quite what you are looking for but this thread should give you some ideas
     
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    FreeFileSync has a separate RealtimeSync program that can be used to launch any command when monitored folders change. One command that can be executed is a FreeFileSync sync. FreeFileSync is open source and works on Windows (x64 included) and Linux.
     
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