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    Any software to sync folders?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by iOsiris, Sep 12, 2005.

  1. iOsiris

    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know of any programs that will allow you to "sync" folders from a laptop to another folder. What I mean by this, is that, if there were 2 folders (one on the desktop, one on the laptop), is there anyway to make it so that it doesn't matter which computer opens/edits the file but the file that is the most "updated" automatically replaces the outdated file for both computers.

    -hope that makes sense :rolleyes:
     
    iOsiris, Sep 12, 2005
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    I think that is built into W#indows with its 'Briefcase' folder type. Look at XP help to see if this is what you want.
     
    olyteddy, Sep 13, 2005
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    microsoft has a powertoy "synctoy" that i use
     
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    Ah, thanks for the suggestions. I think though I will just stick with briefcase if that's already built in.
     
    iOsiris, Sep 16, 2005
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    I use a product called AJC Directory Synchronizer works as advertised and the purpose price includes unlimited upgrades (I believe)

    I have two main folders (Desktop / Laptop) that I sync daily (work crap). A few others (pictures / music) I do monthly. Lots of options as to how to sync and delete , ignore , etc. If I remember correctly it was pretty cheap.

    http://www.ajcsoft.com
     
    daacon, Sep 21, 2005
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