Which free tool would you recommend? (file backups/copies) ALREADY SOLVED THANK YOU ALL!
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Hello all, After asking here about a good tool to make some file copying, I've received wonderful answers from a lot of members here. At the end I've chosen Robocopy as [@Gary R. Wheeler](/Members/Gary R. Wheeler) has suggested. Thank you again Gary and thank you all for your posts, they are really interesting! ================================================================================ At our house computer (Windows 7) we have an USB external hard disk which is used to copy our documents and important files and have them in another physical disk (you know: just in case). Nowadays what I'm doing is something like: delete the second disk completely and then copying everything again to the second one. X| X| X| I hate doing that and I'm sure any method under the sun will be better. Now my question is: I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder. I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”. What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance! :thumbsup:
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Joan Murt wrote:
I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder.
I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”.
What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why?I have been using Karen Kenworthy's Replicator for years and have found it does what I want: updating or adding changed or new files, deleting files on the target that are no longer on the source, etc. It has a multitude of options that make it very configurable, including scheduling. Peace, Charlie
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Hello all, After asking here about a good tool to make some file copying, I've received wonderful answers from a lot of members here. At the end I've chosen Robocopy as [@Gary R. Wheeler](/Members/Gary R. Wheeler) has suggested. Thank you again Gary and thank you all for your posts, they are really interesting! ================================================================================ At our house computer (Windows 7) we have an USB external hard disk which is used to copy our documents and important files and have them in another physical disk (you know: just in case). Nowadays what I'm doing is something like: delete the second disk completely and then copying everything again to the second one. X| X| X| I hate doing that and I'm sure any method under the sun will be better. Now my question is: I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder. I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”. What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance! :thumbsup:
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The free CrashPlan works well for me. I have it set up to back up automatically to an external hard drive and over the Internet to a relative's computer, also running CrashPlan. Optionally, you can subscribe to their cloud storage and access that with the mobile app, which I did for a while. Even the free version sends an email report of the status. It seems unobtrusive but is always running in the background. Tom
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Joan Murt wrote:
I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder.
I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”.
What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why?I have been using Karen Kenworthy's Replicator for years and have found it does what I want: updating or adding changed or new files, deleting files on the target that are no longer on the source, etc. It has a multitude of options that make it very configurable, including scheduling. Peace, Charlie
Yes, I did not know about that tool but @irneb has suggested it before... it seems that is a rock solid VB application... I've said rock solid and VB in the same sentence... :~ At the end I've decided to go for Robocopy, it works fast and well and do what I need. Thank you for the suggestion! :thumbsup:
[www.tamautomation.com] Robots, CNC and PLC machines for grinding and polishing.
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Hello all, After asking here about a good tool to make some file copying, I've received wonderful answers from a lot of members here. At the end I've chosen Robocopy as [@Gary R. Wheeler](/Members/Gary R. Wheeler) has suggested. Thank you again Gary and thank you all for your posts, they are really interesting! ================================================================================ At our house computer (Windows 7) we have an USB external hard disk which is used to copy our documents and important files and have them in another physical disk (you know: just in case). Nowadays what I'm doing is something like: delete the second disk completely and then copying everything again to the second one. X| X| X| I hate doing that and I'm sure any method under the sun will be better. Now my question is: I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder. I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”. What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance! :thumbsup:
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IOMega used to include a backup utility with their hardware. Intended of course for use with their Zip and Jaz drives, but the programmers did it right and let you backup to anywhere, even over a network. I used to have it set to monitor my documents and program source code subdirectories on several machines and when a change was noted, it would copy the files to a set of USB drives I had connected to a Linksys NAS controller. The idea being that if there was a fire or other emergency, I'd just grab the external USB drives and run out the door. I'm pulling a blank on the name, sorry.
Psychosis at 10 Film at 11 Those who do not remember the past, are doomed to repeat it. Those who do not remember the past, cannot build upon it.
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The free CrashPlan works well for me. I have it set up to back up automatically to an external hard drive and over the Internet to a relative's computer, also running CrashPlan. Optionally, you can subscribe to their cloud storage and access that with the mobile app, which I did for a while. Even the free version sends an email report of the status. It seems unobtrusive but is always running in the background. Tom
Thank you Tom, but I prefer something in my own house than something remote... I can understand the advantages of getting something out of our house, but I don't feel right to put all our pictures, videos, music and so outside. I know nobody will be interested in our life, but who knows :rolleyes: Apart of that our Internet speed is not the best one... I'll go with Robocopy, tested it and worked like charm at first attempt. :thumbsup:
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GoodSync from Siber Systems is good and easy to use.
Thank you Ed, At the end I'll go with Robocopy, already installed (so impossible to improve it's footprint) fast and work well... Thank you for your suggestion! :thumbsup:
[www.tamautomation.com] Robots, CNC and PLC machines for grinding and polishing.
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Hello all, After asking here about a good tool to make some file copying, I've received wonderful answers from a lot of members here. At the end I've chosen Robocopy as [@Gary R. Wheeler](/Members/Gary R. Wheeler) has suggested. Thank you again Gary and thank you all for your posts, they are really interesting! ================================================================================ At our house computer (Windows 7) we have an USB external hard disk which is used to copy our documents and important files and have them in another physical disk (you know: just in case). Nowadays what I'm doing is something like: delete the second disk completely and then copying everything again to the second one. X| X| X| I hate doing that and I'm sure any method under the sun will be better. Now my question is: I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder. I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”. What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance! :thumbsup:
[www.tamautomation.com] Robots, CNC and PLC machines for grinding and polishing.
I have the same arrangement. I use a simple .NET command-line utility I wrote. It copies only newer files of a directory (with subdirectories) specified on the command line, and has an option to delete files that no longer exist on the source, and another option to ignore directories with certain names (for cache and temp files). I could probably upload the source, if you want. However, it seems slow, possibly because it completely scans the directory and subdirectories as it goes, and puts out a message about files it did not copy. I did that, because sometimes it was just sitting there, and I wouldn't have known otherwise what was going on or where it stopped, if it failed. And while it is fine for me, since I make shortcuts for the directories I often work in and run the appropriate one when I am finished with a task, the rest of the household cannot be expected to have the discipline to run it regularly, and the de facto head of household insists that all computers be turned off at night, unless a special exception is made. So, I am still looking for the perfect tool. But, so far, what is great about my own utility, is that I am in total control of it, and it is simple enough that it is easy to make relevant changes with a text editor and recompile if necessary.
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Hello all, After asking here about a good tool to make some file copying, I've received wonderful answers from a lot of members here. At the end I've chosen Robocopy as [@Gary R. Wheeler](/Members/Gary R. Wheeler) has suggested. Thank you again Gary and thank you all for your posts, they are really interesting! ================================================================================ At our house computer (Windows 7) we have an USB external hard disk which is used to copy our documents and important files and have them in another physical disk (you know: just in case). Nowadays what I'm doing is something like: delete the second disk completely and then copying everything again to the second one. X| X| X| I hate doing that and I'm sure any method under the sun will be better. Now my question is: I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder. I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”. What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance! :thumbsup:
[www.tamautomation.com] Robots, CNC and PLC machines for grinding and polishing.
I can recommend SyncBack, it is easy to use and has more options than you'll ever need. (just get version 3.2.26, latest version has cluttered options interface) http://i40.tinypic.com/2a6j9zl.png Haven't tried FreeFileSync yet.
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IOMega used to include a backup utility with their hardware. Intended of course for use with their Zip and Jaz drives, but the programmers did it right and let you backup to anywhere, even over a network. I used to have it set to monitor my documents and program source code subdirectories on several machines and when a change was noted, it would copy the files to a set of USB drives I had connected to a Linksys NAS controller. The idea being that if there was a fire or other emergency, I'd just grab the external USB drives and run out the door. I'm pulling a blank on the name, sorry.
Psychosis at 10 Film at 11 Those who do not remember the past, are doomed to repeat it. Those who do not remember the past, cannot build upon it.
Don't worry at all, now I've already decided to follow up the suggestion of using Robocopy, it works fast and well. Thank you! :thumbsup:
[www.tamautomation.com] Robots, CNC and PLC machines for grinding and polishing.
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I have the same arrangement. I use a simple .NET command-line utility I wrote. It copies only newer files of a directory (with subdirectories) specified on the command line, and has an option to delete files that no longer exist on the source, and another option to ignore directories with certain names (for cache and temp files). I could probably upload the source, if you want. However, it seems slow, possibly because it completely scans the directory and subdirectories as it goes, and puts out a message about files it did not copy. I did that, because sometimes it was just sitting there, and I wouldn't have known otherwise what was going on or where it stopped, if it failed. And while it is fine for me, since I make shortcuts for the directories I often work in and run the appropriate one when I am finished with a task, the rest of the household cannot be expected to have the discipline to run it regularly, and the de facto head of household insists that all computers be turned off at night, unless a special exception is made. So, I am still looking for the perfect tool. But, so far, what is great about my own utility, is that I am in total control of it, and it is simple enough that it is easy to make relevant changes with a text editor and recompile if necessary.
Yes, that is a good option, but in my case and for my requirements robocopy will do: super-fast and well... I'm happier than a clam... Thank you for posting :thumbsup:
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I can recommend SyncBack, it is easy to use and has more options than you'll ever need. (just get version 3.2.26, latest version has cluttered options interface) http://i40.tinypic.com/2a6j9zl.png Haven't tried FreeFileSync yet.
I'll go with Robocopy as some others suggested. I've tried it and I'm really happy with the results. Thank you for posting! :thumbsup:
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Looks nice, I've gone with Robocopy, it works, shows the amount of errors at the end and it's blazingly fast. Enough for my needs. But thank you, I'll keep an eye to it, it seems nice and sometimes you need a GUI to work with something as the user is not tech-savy. :thumbsup:
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If you have the bandwidth, try RichCopy. This is similar to Robocopy but in a GUI and it can handle multiple concurrent copies. Available from MSDN.
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Thank you Tom, but I prefer something in my own house than something remote... I can understand the advantages of getting something out of our house, but I don't feel right to put all our pictures, videos, music and so outside. I know nobody will be interested in our life, but who knows :rolleyes: Apart of that our Internet speed is not the best one... I'll go with Robocopy, tested it and worked like charm at first attempt. :thumbsup:
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Crashplan doesn't require that your backup leave the house. You can backup to a local drive, or have 2 computers in the same house backing up to each other. Crashplan also uses deduplication to reduce the required bandwidth and storage. If you do choose to backup outside of your house, your backups are also encrypted so that whoever you are sending your backup to, can't look at your data. You can also use an Android or Apple app to access your files when you are not at home.
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Hello all, After asking here about a good tool to make some file copying, I've received wonderful answers from a lot of members here. At the end I've chosen Robocopy as [@Gary R. Wheeler](/Members/Gary R. Wheeler) has suggested. Thank you again Gary and thank you all for your posts, they are really interesting! ================================================================================ At our house computer (Windows 7) we have an USB external hard disk which is used to copy our documents and important files and have them in another physical disk (you know: just in case). Nowadays what I'm doing is something like: delete the second disk completely and then copying everything again to the second one. X| X| X| I hate doing that and I'm sure any method under the sun will be better. Now my question is: I would like to get something lightweight, that could be programmed to work each week or so and that would ensure that all the data would be updated on the backup folder. I’m not worried on the deleted files: if we delete one file we want it that way so it should be deleted also in the “backup”. What tool would you recommend, which configuration would you recommend and why? Thank you in advance! :thumbsup:
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Try SyncBack is free (http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/[^]). :-D
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