One Folder. Two Computer. Sync?

[Tobolo]

Ok so my predecessor set up my bosses desktop and laptop so that they would sync a certain folder. Well, he recently got a new laptop and wants me to do the same. How in the heck do I do this?

They are both connected to the internet with static IP address and are behind the same firewall and same hub. I looked at using the My Briefcase but I do not want to have to move the briefcase back and forth as it needs to be a simple job.

As of right now, he plugs his laptop into the network and clicks a button or two and it syncs the folder on both computers up. I need it to be that simple. Any help would be appreciated.

~Tob

PS. Let me know please if this is the wrong forum.

 

[JackMDS]

http://www.microsoft.com/windo.../prophoto/synctoy.mspx

 

[Aarondeep]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
http://www.microsoft.com/windo.../prophoto/synctoy.mspx

I second the synctoy recommendation.

Here is a hand-holding walk-thru for it: http://www.pchell.com/support/synctoy.shtml

 

[Tobolo]

Thanks guys. I am trying that now.

 

[travisray2004]

Thanks for the resource

 

[yinan]

You could also look into redirecting folders using group policy. He wouldnt even have to click a button then.

Jim

 

[Tobolo]

Worked like a charm. Thanks guys.

 

[DeeKnow]

Sounds like what I also need ... but also sounds like it does not work with Win 2000.
Is that correct?

 

[JackMDS]

This free proggie would do too, http://www.snapfiles.com/revie...y_Sync/allwaysync.html

If you need Sync., Software RAID, and more, the best of this kind is this (Not Free),

ViceVersa - http://www.tgrmn.com/

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
If you need Sync., Software RAID, and more, the best of this kind is this (Not Free),

ViceVersa - http://www.tgrmn.com/

We used ViceVersa Pro (about fifty dollars) for several years, synching 10GB of data using a VPN between a remote Server and two desktop PCs at two different locations.

If you have a Windows Server and a fast connection, you can also do this with Offline Files.