Re: SyncBackPro Configuration question
By default it does already - seeModify > Expert > Copy/Delete > Advanced > 'Make safe copies...'precisely for that reason.But it absolutely does not delete Destination files 'en masse' and...
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1) Sounds to me like it is more a case that the mount point does not return details of any files when requested to by the Windows APIs we use to scan. Which of course makes it unusable...
View ArticleCopy file if newer
I have 2 PC's. Both have a wide array of files. I want to copy the older computers files to the newer computer but I only want an existing destination file overwritten if the source is newer.The only...
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You can use the standard Backup setting to 'always' copy stuff from old to new PC, but also use the override settingModify > Expert > Copy/Delete > Advanced > 'Do not replace newer files...
View ArticleProblem with backing up Outlook
I have used the free version of Syncbac for some years with no problem and have been happy to recommend it. Now, having downloaded the latest version of V6, I am unable to back up my Outlook files. I...
View ArticleRe: Scheduled backup produces UAC prompt
This has only started since I upgraded to Windows 8. I think I will try uninstall/reinstall SyncBackSE.
View ArticleRe: Problem with backing up Outlook
We'd need such a bug report to have any idea what is happening. Note that SyncBackFree cannot copy open/locked files (not that the V3 freeware could either...), so it cannot be a problem with Windows'...
View ArticleRe: Copy file if newer
Thanks for the response. What is the other option that I need? The option 'Do not replace newer files with older files' is grayed out and not selectable.Thanks,
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Re: Scheduled backup produces UAC prompt
Try it by all means, but it's virtually certain that the problem is with Windows 8. A Scheduled Task should not invoke a UAC prompt (for precisely the reason you pointed out / complained about),...
View ArticleRe: Scheduled backup produces UAC prompt
PS: I'm unable to find any hits via Google where anyone else has this issue - but lots of hits explaining how to use a Scheduled Task (even to the extent calling the Scheduler > the Task via a...
View ArticleRe: Scheduled backup produces UAC prompt
I'm not sure if I was an admin when I set this up, unless SyncBack defaults to that mode during setup. I run as a standard user, which probably sets me apart from the mass of Win 8 users.
View ArticleRe: SyncBackPro Configuration question
Thank you for your assistance and explanation."Make safe copies..." is checked, but neither of the "Delete ALL..." options is. The sequence of events was as follows: SyncBackPro determined which files...
View ArticleRe: SyncBackPro Configuration question
What you are asking for is precisely how SyncBack (any V6 version) works. Even if you turn off Safe Copies, it will only overwrite (not delete) one file at a time. The only exceptions are methods of...
View ArticleRe: Scheduled backup produces UAC prompt
If you were not an admin user when you set it up, then SyncBackSE cannot promote you. I'm guessing what you managed to do was create a non-admin Scheduled Task which tries to start a program with...
View ArticleRe: SyncBackPro Configuration question
Actually, re Dave Wilkins wrote:...unless your settings point the profile at that 'full backup' location without Forcing a Rescan. If so, it will delete all your backup files (in that folder) before...
View ArticleRe: Scheduled backup produces UAC prompt
I will set up the schedule again.If I right click and select Run As Admin will that be good enough, or do I need to do it from the admin account?
View ArticleConflict with Windows 8 File History ??
I need some advice on setting up SyncbachSE for my backup. I currently have Windows 8 File History to backup my personal data on my desktop. I would like to use SyncbackSE to create a secondary backup...
View ArticleRe: Last Succesful Run column
Thanks for the tip on scripting, when I get some time I'll take a look.
View ArticleRe: Problem with backing up Outlook
Thanks for the prompt reply, Dave. The bug message came up when I was trying several manoeuvres to try and find the problem and I doubt I could reproduce the circumstances. My computer basically froze...
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