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    How To Back Up Files Using Microsoft SyncToy

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by srdhkl, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. srdhkl

    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Does it have a pause / resume option ?
     
    Corbu', Dec 31, 2013
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    mykie Notebook Guru

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    No, but it doesn't really need it, either. If you stop a sync, it will simply rescan all the files and only sync the files that changed anyways. Pausing the process kind-of defeats the purpose.

    I've been using Synctoy for years, definitely one of my favorite freebies from Microsoft (right behind the Systernals collection).

    Another great sync program that I highly recommend is Syncback Free, which is free for personal use. It's more flexible than Synctoy and allows you to schedule backups more easily.

    I just use Synctoy out of habit, really!
     
    mykie, Jan 1, 2014
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