Synchronize Folders Between Computers and Drives with SyncToy 2.1

jmke · 14th December 2009, 17:20

If you have a few different computers and drives, it can be annoying making sure the same data is each one you need. Today we take a look at making folder and data synchronization easier with the Microsoft SyncToy 2.1 utility.

You might have a flash drive that you use to carry files and documents from the workplace to your home office and vice versa. Sometimes though, you might forget to copy the files you need over to the drive. With Microsoft’s SyncToy it allows you to easily make sure the data between drives and folders is synchronized everyday. There are a lot of reasons you might want to synchronize folders. For example, maybe you want to sync your My Pictures folder with the one at work, or sync your music at home with music on another computer. This is a free tool from Microsoft that was once part of the XP Power Toys but has continued to grow and improve.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7604/...h-synctoy-2.1/

Kurgan · 14th December 2009, 17:40

Nice one,

I've been using dropbox for a while now, which I love, but the low storage limit (I'm upto 3GB free) can be a real PITA - but again its free, and a great way to share files/photos and stuff with family.

I'll hafta look at this SyncToy now aswell.

Thanks,

K.

jmke · 14th December 2009, 17:49

SyncToy is an offline tool ! keep your data local, not in the cloud

just use multiple PCs/HDDs to keep data in sync and you can survive HDD and PC crash

Kurgan · 14th December 2009, 21:33

I caught that, its over the network type of syncing.

Dropbox, while being cloud based...you can still ensure your privacy by using truecrypt in combination.

But yea, for surviving data crashes this is a pretty awesome tool.

jmke · 14th December 2009, 22:49

i've been using payware DirSync for quite some time now http://www.archersoft.com/ was out before SyncToy, offers more features but it costs; been using it to triple copy data
and flashfxp to backup [m] site

14th December 2009, 17:20	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	Synchronize Folders Between Computers and Drives with SyncToy 2.1 If you have a few different computers and drives, it can be annoying making sure the same data is each one you need. Today we take a look at making folder and data synchronization easier with the Microsoft SyncToy 2.1 utility. You might have a flash drive that you use to carry files and documents from the workplace to your home office and vice versa. Sometimes though, you might forget to copy the files you need over to the drive. With Microsoft’s SyncToy it allows you to easily make sure the data between drives and folders is synchronized everyday. There are a lot of reasons you might want to synchronize folders. For example, maybe you want to sync your My Pictures folder with the one at work, or sync your music at home with music on another computer. This is a free tool from Microsoft that was once part of the XP Power Toys but has continued to grow and improve. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7604/...h-synctoy-2.1/ __________________

14th December 2009, 17:49	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	SyncToy is an offline tool ! keep your data local, not in the cloud just use multiple PCs/HDDs to keep data in sync and you can survive HDD and PC crash __________________

14th December 2009, 22:49	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	i've been using payware DirSync for quite some time now http://www.archersoft.com/ was out before SyncToy, offers more features but it costs; been using it to triple copy data and flashfxp to backup [m] site __________________

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14th December 2009, 17:40	#2
Kurgan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mons, Belgium Posts: 186	Nice one, I've been using dropbox for a while now, which I love, but the low storage limit (I'm upto 3GB free) can be a real PITA - but again its free, and a great way to share files/photos and stuff with family. I'll hafta look at this SyncToy now aswell. Thanks, K.

14th December 2009, 21:33	#4
Kurgan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mons, Belgium Posts: 186	I caught that, its over the network type of syncing. Dropbox, while being cloud based...you can still ensure your privacy by using truecrypt in combination. But yea, for surviving data crashes this is a pretty awesome tool.