FreeFileSync(FFS) takes the sting out of synchronising local backups.
Robocopy is great for that.
Download, install, start, and get things done.
It’s that easy.
I have an ongoing need to ensure that I have my photographs saved in at least two places.
When FFS is started, you could see a fairly straightforward interface.
In my case I have files inM:\picsthat I would like to backup toK:\backups\pic.
Just browse to both of those locations, as shown above.
The big compare button does exactly what you might think.
It doesn’t move anything anywhere, just takes a look and reports back.
This set is pretty straightforward though.
Click theoptionsbutton to sort out the way you want the synchronisation to happen.
You’ll be presented with a list of options which are mostly self-explanatory.
Warning!Take some care in here.
Measure twice, cut once!
For instance, if you chooseMirroron the left, you’ll get this list on the right.
If you have filesonlyon the right, they will be deleted.
If you havenewerfiles on the left they will be copied.
If you havenewerfiles on the right, they will be overwritten.
Spend some time and get familiar with this.
Mostly, though, the requirement is to mirror folders, as in the larger image above.
Once you’ve chosen the option you want, click theApplybutton to return to the main screen.
The controls you’ve chosen for this session are displayed above theSynchronizebutton.
Check things are as you want them to be, and then hit the button.
Thestaris the number of files that will be created.
Thebinshows the number to be deleted.
ClickOKto return to the main screen.
You’re all finished.
Take the offered name or change it to something more useful, and then clickSave.
Opening a session is just the same in reverse.
smack the button with the green arrow, etc.
Now you have one less excuse for not doing backups"
