USB to hard drive synchronizing software

[Churnd]

I'm looking for some software that will synchronize my USB key to a hard drive folder on my laptop, replacing all the files with whichever is the more recent copy. It needs to be able to do it vice versa also. Copy/Paste works fine, but I don't want to have to do it twice. I'd rather just define the folder, and click "go".

Any suggestions appreciated. Keep in mind I'm not looking for backup software, as all that will do is create a copy of one to the other. I need to update both simultaneously. Oh yeah, and I'm trying to stick with freeware/open source stuff.

 

[Churnd]

I found something for those who were curious also.

SyncBack lets you create a profile for different things you want to back up and/or synchronize. It'll let you run a simulation before the real thing so you can see what will happen beforehand. It'll also overwrite either location's older files with the newer updated one. It'll show you which files it's overwriting, and the dates of the older file and newer file it's being replaced with.

For somebody who uses their USB drive to work wherever, this program is a lifesaver. That way you can work on the files on your computer at home and away on the USB drive, and keep them both updated. I mainly use the files on my computer at home for a backup but sometimes if I don't have my USB drive on me, it's nice to be able to work on files on my backup folder at home knowing I can update the USB drive with a click of a button, and vice versa.

 

[oboeguy]

Was checking on this thread all morning. Looks like a nice find, thanks!

 

[Churnd]

I'm already using the program every day. It's already proven itself an invaluable tool for those on-the-go USB drive guys like me.

Just make either the source or the destination the drive letter, find the path to the backup folder, and click "run". Simple and efficient.

 

[Homerboy]

synching programs questions are asked DAILY here... do a search
BTW the best is HandyBackup

 

[Churnd]

Originally posted by: Homerboy
synching programs questions are asked DAILY here... do a search
BTW the best is HandyBackup

But it's not free.