Windows 10: SyncToy and Windows 11

Trying to install SyncToy on my new Win 11 PC.Downloaded SyncToySetupPackage_V21_x64. When it runs it tells me it needs .NET Framework 2.0.5727!This version of .NET no longer supported.Is there a way round this? I have seen that others run SyncToy on Win 11. Maybe a different installer?thanksJon

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Synctoy

Hi Kevin,

Let's determine the cause of the issue. Kindly provide us more details by answering the following questions:

• Are you using a 32bit or 64bit system? On the Start menu, type System, and then hit Enter.
  
• Are you getting any error messages before the SyncToy application hangs?
  
• Has the SyncToy application in Windows 10 ever worked before?

We look forward to your response.

 

SyncToy problems

Hi, you may find the various suggestions here helpful:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...1-ac55b747fbf1

However, given its age (2009, Vista) you might consider using a supported alternative. Perhaps some ideas here:
9 Best SyncToy Alternatives - Reviews, Features, Pros & Cons - Alternative

 

SyncToy is critical functionality for me. Please keep it viable!

My objective is to maintain my secondary (laptop) computer so that if my primary (desktop) computer dies or if I lose my Internet connection, I can continue work. I put all my critical files in a "Sync Data" folder on the desktop of both computers, and
when I change anything, I just let SyncToy sync those folders up.

Networking in general & SyncToy in particular has been losing functionality with Windows 10 for some time. I'm having a very difficult time getting both computers appropriately visible to the other via Networking & File Sharing, and SyncToy simply can't "see"
the other computers on the network.

So,

1. Are the alternatives to SyncToy that work well?
2. How can we provide feedback to Microsoft to keep SyncToy working?
3. And I wouldn't mind some ease-of-use improvements.

One of the SyncToy web pages suggested this as an alternative: Free Backup Software for Windows 11/10/8/7 - AOMEI Backupper Standard

Anyone have any experience with this software?

Thanks in advance.