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Title: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: mrapoc on Jun 05, 2008, 16:13:25
Hiii guys

Synctoy (microsoft) was my sync software of choice previously. Used to keep it on my usb and sync college work to usb and then usb to home pc afterwards. It has now decided its not going to launch/work at both locations ?!

Anyway Ive tried reinstalling and the newest beta (error whilst running) and im now after a new one.

Dont mind on cost, nothing too simple and something i can use easily and trust to do it right (a preview option would be good as would a backup or something)

thanks111!
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Ray on Jun 05, 2008, 16:19:43
I use the pro version of Goodsync available here (http://www.goodsync.com/) I've used it for a couple of years now and found that it works well.
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Rik on Jun 05, 2008, 16:24:16
Take a look at SyncBack, Sam:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/sbse.html
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: mrapoc on Jun 05, 2008, 16:47:29
cool thanks
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: mrapoc on Jun 05, 2008, 18:57:23
tried them both and rik's was a lot more effective/easier to use

karmic both of you  :thumb:
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: doc_holiday on Jun 05, 2008, 20:09:31
Quote from: Rik on Jun 05, 2008, 16:24:16
Take a look at SyncBack, Sam:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/sbse.html

I use Syncback. My only gripe is that I have not been able to make the scheduler work reliably for some reason... (though I haven't really push it too hard either)
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Rik on Jun 06, 2008, 11:49:10
I always do manual backups, so that I know they've worked. Could the scheduler be part of the paid for version?
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Baz on Jun 07, 2008, 16:40:25
Does Syncback die after the 30 day trial
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Rik on Jun 07, 2008, 16:43:40
No, it's free for life, Baz unless you downloaded a trial of SyncBack SE.
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Baz on Jun 07, 2008, 16:53:10
thats all I can find Rik, the 30 day trial from here (http://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/sbse.html)

am I on the wrong page
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Rik on Jun 07, 2008, 16:54:27
Try here, Baz:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html#freeware
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Baz on Jun 07, 2008, 16:59:12
ah...thanks Rik  :thumb:
Title: Re: Alternative sync software to synctoy?
Post by: Rik on Jun 07, 2008, 16:59:32
They do bury it a bit. ;D