This is due to the fact that your Windows program contains many files that are actively operating Windows. You must select the folders and files within the drive. The entire C drive cannot be selected for a one step sync job. It also displays the file format (NTFS, FAT32) of the storage locations, how much total space is located on the source and target, as well as the storage size needed for the files to be moved to the opposite direction. Once selected, it will show the path, which is a nice visual reminder of where you’ve set the software to target.

On each side of the screen is a browse button to select the location of the data to be transferred. Active sync or Windows Mobile device software must be installed on the computer and the phone connected to the PC via a USB cable. Windows mobile phone and pocket PC will show up as a USB drive in your windows system, enabling you to sync your files from the phone to a computer. The user would next insert the USB into the receiving computer where GoodSync is installed and it will update the files and folders on the target PC using what was updated on the USB drive. GoodSync will recognize the USB and move the requested files into this location. Synchronization between two computers that are in different locations (work versus home) is done by means of a USB drive. This job can either be a back up or a sync job.

The user interface presented is very easy to understand. After the installation, a wizard immediately begins to walk the user through creating the first synchronized job. GoodSync is a very thorough products for synchronization. –PC to PC -PC to Mac – Mac to PC – PC to Network –PC to FTP/SFTP -PC to Palm/Treo/Mobile PC

It synchronizes all data files, folders, contacts, photos, audio, video, email, and web page favorites from: Business users will find the software very suitable for networked devices, providing the transfer of ACLS, SFTP and WebDav support. The software’s sync process is quite quick. Menus are easy to comprehend, intuitive, and are presented in a straight forward fashion. OVERVIEW: GoodSync’s varied options give the purchaser many ways to perform data transfer and synchronization and backup. PROS: GoodSync is very easy to use and install.ĬONS: The mobile device list for GoodSync has been found as lacking, as many phones do not use the Windows Mobile operating system.

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