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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Re: scheduled backup not running

March 11, 2015, 9:15 am
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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Sync a subset of folders from network

March 11, 2015, 3:43 pm
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Is it possible to sync a subset of folders, without individually specifying which?

I have a local copy of projects I work on, which are taken from a large repository on a network.

I want to be able to do a two-way sync on those folders, but not have the rest of the projects on the network sync to my local machine.

What I don't want to do is have to change the sync profile every time I change what I have locally, instead treat the local project root folders as the only ones I want to sync and have this occur automatically.

Any suggestions would be welcome!



Jim

Statistics: Posted by stuckinthemud — Wed Mar 11, 2015 3:43 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Full Copy Dated Directories

March 11, 2015, 4:13 pm
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I'm trying the evaluation copy and while it looks like it should easily do everything I need though I'm not exactly sure how to setup the expert mode for directory backup.

So visually I have...

C:\example\client\

I want to have dated backups in the following fashion...

C:\example\backups\client 2015-03-11
C:\example\backups\client 2015-03-12
C:\example\backups\client 2015-03-13
C:\example\backups\client 2015-03-16

I'm not interested in versioning at the moment, I just want to finish the automated scheduling so that the client's directory is fully copied.

Statistics: Posted by JAB Creations — Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:13 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Re: Full Copy Dated Directories

March 12, 2015, 1:23 am
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You can try using the %DATE% Variable? Something like this:

C:\example\backups\client %DATE%\

Note that the date format follows whatever short date format you have configured in your Windows system.

You can read more about Variables and how you can use them in the SyncBackPro's Help file. Press F1 while in SyncBackPro and then search for "Variables".

Statistics: Posted by Conrad Chung — Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:23 am

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Re: Delete files on backup when deleted from source

March 13, 2015, 12:50 pm
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Hello,
Thank you for your long answer. I will check your advice today.

Will you excuse me to have been so late to answer you ?
First I went on vacation and then I almost forget that problem.
As always, and as everyone, too many things to do.

Statistics: Posted by Elfeclair — Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:50 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • SET Folder date to Date of Job Run

March 13, 2015, 4:02 pm
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Hi,

New here, i've posted one question and I received great help so I'm hoping the same happens with this question...

I have a fast backup that runs 7 days a week. 6 of the days it runs, it runs as a differential backup. On Day 7 (Sunday) it runs as a full backup. I use the following to determine the name of the destination: "{destination drive}:\%DAYOFWEEK%-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF\" . The 'DIFF' is replaced with 'FULL' on the 7th day (Sunday).

This results in folders created with the following names:

1-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF
2-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF
3-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF
4-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF
5-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF
6-ATX SERVER 2014-DIFF
7-ATX SERVER 2014-FULL

Once the destination folders are created on the backup drive, each subsequent week the old data in each folder is replaced with new data. However, the DATE STAMP of the folder never changes - it remains the original date the folder was created.

What can I do to change the date stamp of the folder to match the date/time the job runs?

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Statistics: Posted by MajDing — Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:02 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Force "Rename" file with SmartSync off

March 13, 2015, 4:21 pm
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Hello,
I regularly organize my movie collection by renaming/moving files. SyncBack detects renames, but it takes too long for large files.

I suggest this:
Option to "Rename" file in Differences window when SmartSync is off. Currently, the rename is detected as new on left and deleted on right. Action "Rename" would be possible only when file size and date match - so SyncBack would know which two files on left and right belong together.

A bit better way would be detecting renames automatically even with disabled SmartSync, relying on file size and date only. This could be a checkbox in Options, on my own responsibility.

This would make my backup process much more efficient.

And final note, there is a Change Journal feature in NTFS. It may (or may not) bring a possibility of rename detection on its own.
http://stackoverflow.com/a/5052539/342344

I'm not alone with this question:
http://www.2brightsparks.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11305&p=43758
http://www.2brightsparks.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=7914&p=43429

Best regards,
Jiri

Statistics: Posted by jirkamat — Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:21 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Re: SET Folder date to Date of Job Run

March 13, 2015, 11:51 pm
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(Most of the phrasing here assumes the year is about to change 'next week', to hopefully aid 'visualizing' what will happen & to avoid too many 'in your case...' caveats: adjust the general concept to your circumstances)

Are you looking for functionality to automatically rename the existing folders from '...2014...' to '...2015...' (etc)? No such animal.

You can use

{destination drive}:\%DAYOFWEEK%-ATX SERVER %YEAR%-DIFF\
{destination drive}:\%DAYOFWEEK%-ATX SERVER %YEAR%-FULL\

to auto-generate new folders that include the current year value as part of their name, but at the start of the new year, the folders that contain '2014' as part of their name will be 'orphaned' (they will remain present, but will no longer be processed, because now the profile is pointing at another set of '2015' paths/folders, which by default it will create if 'not found'). Fine, if you want such files (in such old-date folders) for archival purposes, but remember that those differential changes in the 1-6....2014-DIFF range will probably become increasingly irrelevant as the weeks pass.

The 7-ATX SERVER 2014-FULL folder will of course contain a full copy of all files stored in it as of last date the profile addressed it in 2014. Fine if you want that (and have the space) but remember the very first Full run with the new 2015 year-value as part of its path\name will also copy exactly what its name implies, i.e. all files again, thus 'two sets', and space needed to store them). There's also another point to bear in mind if you maintain your current Rescan When logic > > >

The odds are 7-1 against the year changeover (thus, the first run in which the value %YEAR% will evaluate to 2015) occurring on the same day the Rescan When setting generates a Full backup on Sundays. It is thus more likely that some or all of the weekday numbers 1-6 in 2015 will contain differential copies (only) as dictated by (and with reference to) the last 2014 database. You should therefore probably avoid manually deleting the 7...2014-FULL folder until the first 7...2015-FULL backup has happened, otherwise you would not be able to perform a full Restore if a disaster happened during that changeover period. Example: last Full (day-7) backup in 2014 = Sun 28 Dec. Backups on the next 3 days would be 1...2014-DIFF (29th), 2...2014-DIFF (30th) & 3...2014-DIFF (31st). Suddenly all changes and next day you have a differential backup (differences since 28th) named 4...2015-DIFF, then 5...2015-DIFF, then 6...2015-DIFF before you have a new full backup named 7....2015-FULL (because the first Sunday (thus, FULL backup) in 2015 is dated 4th but is weekday-7 (argh). If you have a disaster on Friday 2nd = day-5, you probably need to start by first Restoring the full backup from 28th Dec...so not a good idea to delete it on Jan 1 to save space.

If you don't want to keep any old/extra folders, you'd need to delete them manually, choosing your timing to suit the retention you prefer (if space permits), and bearing in mind the above.

Annoying, but the 7 weekday (number or name) cycle (which is the longest-duration constant-cycle in the calendar) doesn't actually mesh with the 365/366-day year...(nearly, but maddeningly not quite). But if you think about it, if your profile only keeps 7 days of changes, the year-value is a little irrelevant unless you plan to keep multiple sets for archival. For the purpose of Restore, if you know you only have 'the last 7 days', you can work out from 'What day is it today?' (plus 'Did today's backup run yet?') what you need (have available) to Restore, and thinking 'year' doesn't gain you anything. Frankly, I feel using %DAYOFWEEKNAME% is less error-prone when figuring this out if stress-levels are high, BTW...

Statistics: Posted by cliffhanger — Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:51 pm

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SyncBackSE (commercial) • Re: Profile advice to Merge left to right

March 14, 2015, 5:57 pm
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I also want to use synckback as a file merger. In fact, I tried several other software, but they seemed to me too complicated or too unclear, and I had the feeling I do not know what they really do. Eg one was deleting duplicate files, another one was merging in a not understandable way.

So I really like that synckback shows you what it will do, and you can check what effects your actions will have.

In the case of merging, it is important, because you do "moving" and not "copying", and so you risk to delete things that you need.

To comment on the posts above:
if using synckback for merging, one needs to use the syncronising. This means that it will copy files from left to right (which is what we want, when merging!) but also copies files RIGHT to LEFT (which we don't need, as we want to gather all the files in one place, without duplicates). I tried the settings below, but it still does copy some files from RIGHT to LEFT. How can this be avoided? (except editing manually the file list that will be moved/copied and choose "skip file").

Unbenannt.JPG

Statistics: Posted by horia — Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:57 pm

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SyncBack Touch • Must purchase both Touch and Pro?

March 14, 2015, 2:49 pm
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I compared several file synch programs and was about to purchase SyncBackPro but I realized it does not work with my Android phone. Do I have to purchase SyncBack Touch in addition to SyncBackPro to cover my phones?

Statistics: Posted by D0UG — Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:49 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Does this REALLY work totally offline?

March 14, 2015, 8:31 pm
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As the subject says - does this work completely offline?

Reading through the knowledgebase it says:

Do I require an Internet connection to validate my serial number?

No. You do not require or need an Internet connection (or any type of network connection) to validate any serial number. Serial numbers can be entered offline and a network connection is not required to validate the serial number. All 2BrightSparks software can be used offline.


But then there is another entry which suggests it does need internet access:

When we update our software, there is about a 15 to 20 minute propagation period for Web Store order information to reach all of our Web Store servers. If you attempt to enter your serial number in order to activate your program before this time period has passed, you may get an error. In this situation, simply waiting a few minutes and then trying again will usually solve the problem.


The reason I ask is that I tend to look after a computer for a friend who really doesn't know much about PC's and their PC is usually offline. They really like SyncBack Pro as they find it easy to use backing up their files, but every so often it comes up with a message saying the trial has expired. I can't get this to go away and end up having to completely uninstall and clean the registry keys before re-installing and entering their license again. This will again work for a while before occuring again.

Statistics: Posted by SteveW — Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:31 pm

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SyncBack Touch • Re: Must purchase both Touch and Pro?

March 15, 2015, 4:10 am
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Hi,

SyncBackPro V7 comes with two free connections to SyncBack Touch, so there is no need to buy an additional license. Just download and install SyncBack Touch on your Android device (just make sure your phone matches the requirements) and you are ready to go.

Thanks,
Kostas
[2bs]

Statistics: Posted by Kostas — Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:10 am

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • Re: Does this REALLY work totally offline?

March 16, 2015, 2:08 am
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Hi, SyncBack does not require a network connection (but of course it will if you need to email the log, use cloud or FTP as the backup destination, etc).

Can you tell me the URL of the KB article that states "When we update our software, there is about a 15 to 20 minute propagation period ..."? That's not correct and is something we need to correct.

EDIT: We found the URL of the KB article and have now updated it:

http://support.2brightsparks.com/knowle ... s-not-work

Statistics: Posted by mickyj — Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:08 am

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OnClick Utilities • EncryptOnClick files without password

March 17, 2015, 8:30 am
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Hi there,

For a business requirement, we need to have files encripted with the EncryptOnClick without password, Is this possible?

thanks

Statistics: Posted by cgsi_asturias — Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:30 am

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OnClick Utilities • Re: EncryptOnClick files without password

March 17, 2015, 8:59 am
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sorry, but that's not supported. You have to enter a password.

Statistics: Posted by Conrad Chung — Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:59 am

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SyncBackSE (commercial) • "Cannot copy file (1920)" How can I solve it?

March 18, 2015, 2:13 pm
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For a few months now I have been getting this error on SyncBackSE V5.20.0.0

\$RECYCLE.BIN\S-1-5-21-3443087183-975853783-1408256074-1001\$RLRSTWE.docx
Failed to copy from Drive D : Cannot copy file (1920): The file cannot be accessed by the system.

when I run a profile

Now, what puzzles me is that
1) I cannot see that specific recycle bin entry from file explorer in Windows 8.1
2) Why should SyncBack try to access the Recycle Bin at all, if the filters have been set to ignore *\$RECYCLE.BIN,*\RECYCLER\ (among other things)

I was wondering if anybody had a solution to it.

I read in a different posting that this or a similar problem was solved via a "parallel support ticket", but no solution was actually made public.

Thanks a lot!

Lorenzo

Statistics: Posted by lorenzo — Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:13 pm

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SyncBackPro (commercial) • SyncBackPro V7.3.1.7 BETA released

March 19, 2015, 1:21 am
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A new beta version of SyncBackPro has been uploaded:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/assets/sof ... _Setup.exe

Changes in this version:

Updated: Can copy multiple profiles in one step
Updated: Improvement in program startup time
Updated: Office 365 errors are logged instead of HTTP error codes
Updated: If OneDrive download link has expired will get new download link and retry
Fixed: Cannot use single Zip compression with SyncBack Touch or MTP when they are the source
Fixed: Correctly records error if trying to change date and time or attributes of multi-zip files on Touch or MTP
Fixed: Progress was not showing correctly if copying over 2TB
Fixed: Was not skipping junction points on Touch when it should and also was not skipping recursive junction points
Fixed: Silent fail when using Touch was stopping profile from running even if Touch could be connected to
Fixed (Pro): Uploads of small files to Google Drive now set MIME type

Statistics: Posted by mickyj — Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:21 am

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SyncBackSE (commercial) • SyncBackSE V7.3.1.6 BETA released

March 19, 2015, 1:22 am
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A new beta version of SyncBackSE has been uploaded:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/assets/sof ... _Setup.exe

Changes in this version:

Updated: Can copy multiple profiles in one step
Updated: Improvement in program startup time
Fixed: Cannot use single Zip compression with SyncBack Touch or MTP when they are the source
Fixed: Correctly records error if trying to change date and time or attributes of multi-zip files on Touch or MTP
Fixed: Progress was not showing correctly if copying over 2TB
Fixed: Was not skipping junction points on Touch when it should and also was not skipping recursive junction points
Fixed: Silent fail when using Touch was stopping profile from running even if Touch could be connected to

Statistics: Posted by mickyj — Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:22 am

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SyncBackFree (freeware) • SyncBackFree V7.3.1.6 BETA released

March 19, 2015, 1:23 am
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A new beta version of SyncBackFree has been uploaded:

http://www.2brightsparks.com/assets/sof ... _Setup.exe

Changes in this version:

Updated: Can copy multiple profiles in one step
Updated: Improvement in program startup time
Fixed: Progress was not showing correctly if copying over 2TB

Statistics: Posted by mickyj — Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:23 am

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SyncBack Touch • SyncBack Touch V1.0.22.0 BETA released

March 19, 2015, 1:51 am
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