Synchronise folders on 2 PCs?

ajf · 4 Nov 2009 at 22:18

I have 2 Windows 7 PCs - a desktop and laptop.
What is the quickest easiest way to keep some folders synchronised?
It will usually be desktop to laptop rather than both ways.

lsg1r · 4 Nov 2009 at 22:54

ms synctoy 2.0 should do the trick and its free although some are reporting some issues with large folders

knowlesy · 4 Nov 2009 at 22:57

dropbox
windows live mesh
sugar
windows live share

alex24 · 4 Nov 2009 at 22:57

Dropbox is a great implementation of this, I suggest using that.

Paul11 · 4 Nov 2009 at 22:59

yes, dropbox is what you seak,

painless, easy, sync that just works without any hassle

rctneil · 4 Nov 2009 at 23:17

I tried dropbox to accomplish this task a while back but discovered that it makes 1 single folder which is then synched. If you use Windows Live Sync. It allows you to specify several folders and sync those. It's very easy to use and manage. Install the client program on each pc or mac you wish to use with Windows Live Sync and then use the WLS website to configure your folders and what systems you wish them to sync with.

I use it all the time to sync folders between my desktop and netbook. It's just works a treat. Love it!

Rumblefish · 4 Nov 2009 at 23:53

Another vote for Windows Live Sync. Very simple to use.

Reza86 · 5 Nov 2009 at 10:10

Definatley Windows Live Sync, works every time.

Paul11 · 5 Nov 2009 at 11:01

is there a size limit of data ?

total limit, not individual file size limit

marc2003 · 5 Nov 2009 at 12:29

uploading all the files to the internet and then downloading them again? how bizarre. :confused:

i'd just map a drive and use a standard file sync app like robocopy/synctoy etc.

bledd · 5 Nov 2009 at 13:50

I like the sound of this windows live sync

If the uk had decent upload speeds, I'd use this as a live backup for my music

kidloco · 5 Nov 2009 at 15:07

been using Windows Live Sync for a year or 2 now, since its first beta. Great piece of kit, so simple touse. I have it syncing docs etc across 4 PCs.

bledd · 5 Nov 2009 at 15:48

Do you need windows live logins to use it?

Or can I use one login on multiple pc's?
Can my mum use her login to view my things too?

lsg1r · 5 Nov 2009 at 15:52

bledd. said:
Do you need windows live logins to use it?

Or can I use one login on multiple pc's?
Can my mum use her login to view my things too?

Live sync is linked to your windows live login although you can set folders to be viewed by others etc if you wanted.

rctneil · 5 Nov 2009 at 15:57

Yeh, you must have a windows live account but you can specify which folders are private and which can be seen by others ie public

bledd · 5 Nov 2009 at 15:57

Ok.

Does it store things online? or can you only view folders when the PC is on?

IE, what happens if I share a folder with 60gb in it?

Thanks for answering my questions

Currently I use hamachi & windows networking

rctneil · 5 Nov 2009 at 15:58

from what i remember, it does not store anything of yours online. I think thats the difference between live sync and live mesh.

It's deffo worth trying as It's a fantastic service and invaluable for myself

bledd · 5 Nov 2009 at 16:05

nice, uses upnp too I see

ajf · 5 Nov 2009 at 16:45

Thanks everyone.
I will have a look at the options.
The total folder size is 150Gb so might leave the Live Sync if it syncs across internet!
Synctoy, just downloaded, looks like it will do the job but will check out the others too.

Andrew

rctneil · 5 Nov 2009 at 16:46

Instead of SyncToy, try Synkron. It has synching options in it and I use it for backing up all my desktops data to an external drive