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| 231856 | 2004-04-24 13:30:00 | Is there a simple way to synchronise my desktop "Data" folder (about 6GB) with my laptop such that it recognises and updates changed files on either machine when returned to the network? "Synchronize" in XP only seems to recognise web pages and "Briefcase" doesn't appear to store a local copy on the notebook. I am thinking of similar functionality to synching via "active synch" with a handheld (though on a larger scale). Any suggestions? |
Taneat (1644) | ||
| 231857 | 2004-04-24 22:46:00 | I have used SmartSync Pro for several years. I have it set up to work on a daily schedule to synchronise chosen folders between three computers. Basically I have it set up to synchronise "My Documents" and an Archive folder across the LAN. SSPro does not work with Outlook because that programme locks at least one of its data files and the only way to synchronise them is manually following a reboot into Safe mode. You can check it out here: http://www.smsync.com/ |
John H (8) | ||
| 231858 | 2004-04-27 12:50:00 | Hi John. I'm currently running the trial version and its funtionality seems to be on the money. Has it had any side effects for you? I've had a couple of annoyance issues since I installed (cakewalk wouldn't start, video settings changed without my input) but cannot in any way tie these to the program, perhaps coincidental? Thanks for the steer, Craig |
Taneat (1644) | ||
| 231859 | 2004-04-27 21:11:00 | Was on site at a clients yesterday and they just use the Offline Files option in Windows XP. All you have to do is browse from the laptop to the network path you want to synchronize with on the desktop and right-click and select Make available offline. This will then copy all contents to the laptop (6GB might take a while!). Now whenever you reconnect to the network Windows XP will automatically syncronise files with the desktop and if any files have changed it will ask what you want to do. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 231860 | 2004-04-28 01:12:00 | Hi Taneat I haven't had any probs with it at all that I can think of. Just the issue of not being able to synchronise my Outlook files as I noted earlier. Perhaps if you are using Outlook Express or another email programme you wouldn't have the same problem. But then you may not want to synchronise emails anyway, only your data. So no, it has not shown any conflicts with other software. I would hope that your problems are coincidental. It has been worth the money for me. John |
John H (8) | ||
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