Windows 10: Best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly

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  1. jimhoyle Win User

    Best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly


    What's the best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly (like once per day)? The local folder is actually a OneDrive Business folder (but since there is [ ] "Save space and download files as you use them", it behaves like a local folder). The network folder works behind a VPN, so backing up will fail if VPN is not running. Therefore it would be important that there was some reasonable error message if backing up fails so that VPN can then be started (manually, if automating that becomes too difficult).

    In other words: What's a good backup software for backing up only changed files, when the target folder is an SMB network folder and files need to be backed up as they are (not converted to some compressed file)?

    :)
     
    jimhoyle, Oct 5, 2020
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  2. Sync folder between Air and PC locally

    I'm looking for a software which will keep folders on my Mac Air and PC synced via the local wireless network.

    I usually take my Mac with me everywhere and as such have tons of large downloaded files that I have to manually copy over to the PC. I'm looking for something that'll transfer the files over the local wireless network in my home.

    Any suggestions?
     
    aayman_farzand, Oct 5, 2020
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  3. Frogger Win User
    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile Best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly :)
     
    Frogger, Oct 5, 2020
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  4. Best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Best way to sync a local folder to a network folder regularly :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Oct 5, 2020
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