Unfortunately this is exactly what the old differences-based 'Update' did.Īdditionally, when a file on the source side was renamed, Them copied over again during the next sync: The user is cleaning up unwanted photos.

On the other hand, deleting photos from the backup, should not get The user is making free space for new photos. When photos on the smartphoneĪre deleted, they should not also be deleted on the backup drive: These two cases, however, should get different treatment!Ĭopying photos from a smartphone to some backup location. The 'Update' synchronization variant wasn't as fundamental and useful as the other two, 'Two way', and 'Mirror'.īased on 'differences', it was unable to distinguish whetherĪ new file was created on the source, or if an old file was deleted on the target. In addition to 'differences' it is now possible to set sync directions based on 'changes':

Previously they were based on the 'differences' found after comparison: left only, right only, left newer, right newer. Lets you choose to move files to the Recycle Bin instead of deleting/overwriting them.FreeFileSync 13 generalizes the way sync directions are set up: A command line utility that can be easily configured for automated synchronization. Is able to synchronize even your sub folders (even if they’re completely empty) if you’d like. Doesn’t give you any limitations on the number of files you’re allowed to synchronize like some other programs do. Completely portable – Simply transfer to a USB stick or other external drive and take the handy utility with you everywhere you go. Comes equipped with support for multiple languages. Allows you to choose between two different synchronization modes (mirror and two way) to ensure that you’re always getting exactly what you need.

One of the handiest features of this utility is that it’s completely portable, so not only will you be able to take FreeFileSync with you and use it absolutely anywhere you have access to a computer, but you also won’t have to worry about the program leaving any traces on the Windows registry either. It comes equipped with a relatively easy to use interface that makes the process of comparing and synchronizing your files as simple as clicking your mouse button a couple of times. FreeFileSync: Compare or synchronize two files quickly and easily using this efficient and reliable applicationįreeFileSync is an incredibly useful software utility that gives you the opportunity to compare two files on a computer system and synchronize them if you’d like.

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