FreeFileSync is a backup manager which can synchronize changes instantly; it can watch the original file and upon saving changes, apply the changes to copies saved elsewhere.

“C: Program Files FreeFileSync FreeFileSync.exe” as the program and “C: Users ValuedUser Batch Files SyncSettings.ffsgui” as the optional added argument. Is it critical that both of the above options be inside double quotes. Finally, automation is the key to any good backup plan. FreeFileSync is a fully featured File Sync Software designed to serve Enterprises, SMEs and StartUps. FreeFileSync provides end-to-end solutions designed for Web App and Android. This online File Sync system offers Synchronization Scheduling at one place.

You can check changes by file size, date or even actual content. You're able to use it in mirror mode which can apply changes to entire folders, whiling also deleting files which have been deleted from the original folder. Other modes include Update Mode and Two-Way Mode

FreeFileSync saves to CSV files.

Top reasons why people like FreeFileSync: 1. Completely free 2. It is quite performant 3. Does not preserve folder timestamps when copying 4. FreeFileSync is a free, open source folder comparison and synchronization software for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. It also works on 64-bit operating systems on all platforms. The program can be installed in two versions: as a standard installer on Windows or as a portable application (no registry entries).

FreeFileSync is software which can clone files and directories.

Features and highlights

• Detect moved and renamed files and folders
• Copy locked files (Volume Shadow Copy Service)
• Detect conflicts and propagate deletions
• Binary file comparison
• Full support for Symbolic Links
• Automate sync as a batch job
• Process multiple folder pairs

FreeFileSync 11.9 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs

This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from backup software without restrictions. FreeFileSync 11.9 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows. As an open source project, you are free to view the source code and distribute this software application freely.

The program was created by the developer as a freeware product, but donations for the continued development are highly appreciated. You may generally make a donation via the developer's main web site.

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FreeFileSync is a free and open-source program used for file synchronization. It is available on Windows, Linux and OS X. The project is backed by donations. Donors get a few additional features such as an auto-updater, parallel sync, portable version, and silent installation.^[2] It has received positive reviews.^[3][4]

FreeFileSync works by comparing one or multiple folders on their content, date or file size and subsequently synchronizing the content according to user-defined settings. In addition to supporting local file systems and network shares, FreeFileSync is able to sync to FTP, FTPS, SFTP and MTP devices.

Adware/Malware[edit]

Earlier versions were packaged with OpenCandy,^[5][6] an adware module which many antivirus software vendors classify as malware.^{[7][8][9][10]}

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Since the release of version 10.0 in April 2018, the software is ad-free.^[11] In November 2018 Norton wrongly considered FreeFileSync installer as a malware and blocked its installation.^[12]

Supported OS[edit]

FreeFileSync is available for 32bit and 64bit operating systems.As of May 2020 the then current version 10.23 of FreeFileSync supported the following operating systems and versions:^[13]

• Windows 10 down to Windows 7.
• MacOS 10.15 'Catalina' down to Mac OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion'
• On Linux many well-known distributions are supported. The web site cites CentOS, Debian, Fedora, Mint, SUSE and Ubuntu.

Older operating systems[edit]

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Support for Windows Vista and XP ended with FreeFileSync_v10.11.The latest release compatible with Mac OS X 10.7.5 is FreeFileSync_8.4_Mac_OS_X.Older versions are still available on the project website.^[14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'Release 11.9'. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
2. ^'FAQ: Donation Edition'. freefilesync.org.
3. ^https://www.pcworld.com/article/261465/compare_and_synchronize_pc_files_easily_with_freefilesync.html
4. ^https://alternativeto.net/software/freefilesync/reviews/
5. ^Akerlund, Geoff (10 March 2014), FreeFileSync comes bundled with the OpenCandy malware, and there's no option to not install it., Backup Review, retrieved 2 February 2018
6. ^Richards, Gizmo (16 April 2017), Controversial Advertising Program Now Being Embedded in More Software, Tech Support Alert, retrieved 2 February 2018
7. ^PUP.Optional.OpenCandy, Malwarebytes, retrieved 3 February 2018
8. ^OpenCandy, Sophos, retrieved 3 February 2018
9. ^ADW_OPENCANDY, Trend Micro, retrieved 3 February 2018
10. ^Virustotal analyses of OpenCandy, Virus Total, retrieved 3 February 2018
11. ^Brinkmann, Martin (3 May 2018). 'FreeFileSync 10.0 updates removes ads from installer'. ghacks.net. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
12. ^'My virus scanner/firewall shows a scary warning. Is there a virus, malware, or trojan?'. freefilesync.org.
13. ^List of supported operating systems https://freefilesync.org/faq.php#operating-systems
14. ^Archive of old versions of the software https://freefilesync.org/archive.php

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