SyncToy and task scheduler

shady · 26 Feb 2009 at 11:04

I've set SyncToy up to sync two disks, which it does when clicked manually, but i can't get it to run with task scheduler. Has anyone run into this problem and found a fix?

bledd · 26 Feb 2009 at 11:17

what's the command you're giving to task manager?

have you set your password correctly.

shady · 26 Feb 2009 at 11:25

"...path/SyncToyCmd.exe" -R
yes pass is set correctly
The cmd prompt window flashes up briefly at the scheduled time, but so quick i can't see the message it displays

Dangerous · 26 Feb 2009 at 11:26

I don't think the -r works with the new version of synctoy

Paul11 · 26 Feb 2009 at 11:29

this guide says you can use the -R with synctoy 2

http://www.techtraction.com/2008/06/18/how-to-schedule-microsoft-synctoy-to-automatically-sync/

CaptainCrash · 26 Feb 2009 at 11:31

shady said:
"...path/SyncToyCmd.exe" -R
yes pass is set correctly
The cmd prompt window flashes up briefly at the scheduled time, but so quick i can't see the message it displays

You also need to specify the name of a folder pair, eg: SyncToyCmd -R "My Backup"...

gc4170 · 26 Feb 2009 at 15:12

syncback pro always seemed to be a bit better that synctoy, seemed to be less buggy...

oddjob62 · 26 Feb 2009 at 15:47

shady said:
"...path/SyncToyCmd.exe" -R
yes pass is set correctly
The cmd prompt window flashes up briefly at the scheduled time, but so quick i can't see the message it displays

try typing the command into a cmd prompt so you can read the error.

bledd · 26 Feb 2009 at 16:15

i just use robocopy make a bat file, then call that..

shady · 26 Feb 2009 at 16:52

bledd, i tried robocopy, but it will only sync one way unless i'm missing something. Both drives will change and I need something that will mirror the changes on both drives.

CaptainCrash, I think you only need to add the name of the folder pair if have several pairs and only want to scedule one

I will have a look at syncback pro

shady · 27 Feb 2009 at 00:14

SyncBackSE worked wonders, thanks,
Do you know how to turn off the prompts that ask what to do when a file has changed.

CaptainCrash · 27 Feb 2009 at 07:57

shady said:
SyncBackSE worked wonders, thanks,
Do you know how to turn off the prompts that ask what to do when a file has changed.

Click on "expert" options in the profile setup, then it's "Compare Options" > "Skip the Differences screen when this profile is run." Also, you could look in "Decisions - Files" and make sure all the "prompt me" tickboxes are unchecked.