Windows 10: FreeFileSync

I want to backup data to an external HDD ( no problem there), and then sync that HDD with two other external HDDs. Will FeeFileSync be a good option to accomplish the sync of the three external HDDs? Or is there a better option? Thanks

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FreeFileSync

Same here. I have been using FreeFileSync for years without problem
The Menu > Help > View Help file is very informative, here are some suggestions:

Create a Batch Job
Set up the sync as you like then create a batch job via Menu > File > Save as batch job...
Put the resulting icon somewhere handy and simply double click to start. If it's a big sync you can schedule it to run through the Windows Task Scheduler but I find it easy to double click then go make coffee or have dinner or whatever

Variable Drive Letters
This is good for when Windows decides to change your drive letter, your backup will still work because it looks for the drive name not letter. This is recommended if you create Batch Jobs.

If you travel and change time zones then you should read Daylight Saving Time in the Help file.
Basically, you should have your backup drive formatted to NTFS so the time the file was modified will always appear correctly. If your backup drive is formatted to say FAT32 then when you change the timezone on your computer FreeFileSync will read that every file on the backup drive needs to be updated

 

FreeFileSync Malware?

I did a MBAM scan of FreeFileSync and it found PUP called OpenCandy.Generic

Just out of curiosity, I extracted the setup.exe file with 7-Zip. Nothing too exciting.

Is it possible to use a debugger or hex editor to see what files an installer will put on a computer?

According to Wikipedia, the files that will be dropped on the system are: OCComSDK.dll and OCSetupHlp.dll

 

FreeFileSync

I've never had anything extra installed along with FreeFileSync. I am always careful to look at which EULA I am accepting and always pick custom install when presented with the option.