Finding Missing Files

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Finding Missing Files

Post by twotoedsloth »

Hello,

I just wasted a good 45 minutes trying to find which file was missing from my backup folder.

Is there a way to scan both folders (on separate drives) to find the missing file, so it can be backed up, without having to examine each file to see which one I forgot to back up?

Thanks,

Peter
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Re: Finding Missing Files

Post by The Elf »

Start using Syncback Free - let the computer work it all out and relax while it does your backup!
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Post by Nazard »

Start using Syncback Free - let the computer work it all out and relax while it does your backup!


+1 for Syncback Free. I bought the SE version in the end for some extras that I use, but the free version is excellent, with regular updates.
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Post by James Perrett »

Another vote for Syncback - it is an essential tool.
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Post by wireman »

I would use Linux tools to do such a search but a quick search on the web makes me think that Winmerge can do what you want.
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Re: Finding Missing Files

Post by twotoedsloth »

Thank you all for your advice, it is greatly appreciated.

I'll give syncback and winmerge a try.

Merry Christmas!
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