Today we take a look at making folder and data synchronization easier with the Microsoft SyncToy 2.1 utility.
Sometimes though, you might forget to copy the files you need over to the drive.
With Microsofts SyncToy it allows you to easily confirm the data between drives and folders is synchronized everyday.
There are a lot of reasons you might want to synchronize folders.
When first launching SyncToy, there is an option to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement Program.
This is up to the user and participation is not necessary to use it.
Using SyncToyWhen you begin using SyncToy, youll need to create a new folder pair to sync your data.
Browse to the location of each of the folders you want to keep synced.
In the next step choose the actions you want to take place between the two folders.
Synchronize is checked by default and should be fine for most users.
A sync job has been successfully created.
Youre shown the details of the job including options which you’re free to change if you want.
If everything goes right youll get a screen telling you the sync was successful.
Here well take a look at how to schedule it to run automatically in Vista or Windows 7.
When Task Scheduler opens select Create Basic Task under the Action pane.
Next jot down in a name and description of the task.
Select how often you want the Synchronization to occur.
Next verify Start a program is selected.
You will be given an overview of how the task will run and if everything looks correct click finish.
There are a couple of ways you’re free to verify the synchronization task was successful.
ConclusionYou can create basically any amount of folder pairs it’s crucial that you be synchronized.
