Folder Copy

[SOSAGES]

ello all,

I have a need to copy a folder to another drive every night so i have a copy of this folder, i would like to only copy files that changed that day.

i was wondering if anyone could suggets some software that does this.

using backup software would be one way but that will put it in its own bakcupfile and i dont want that (i already have that) i would just like a copy of the folder and files...

the software needs to be able to run on windows 2000/xp/2003

[spacedhopper]

wot about runnig a batch file every night using the Windows Task scheduler.

EDIT: check here for easy instructions
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cac...hl=en&ie=UTF-8

[Sociable]

Seem to recall the the "Briefcase" in Windows can be used to do this and can also be set to only check for new/amended files. No idea how it would need to be set up but worth a look if you can't find another way.

Originally Posted by spacedhopper

wot about runnig a batch file every night using the Windows Task scheduler.

EDIT: check here for easy instructions
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cac...hl=en&ie=UTF-8

I agree - A batch file would be the best way.....

You do like batch files dont you spacedhopper Never written any with deltree /y *.* in them have you ????

[SOSAGES]

using xcopy and .bat and task sheduler is one way but i was after something pretty

i found a few but they all want cash for them ...

[zoombini]

mehul's backup will do this easily & freely.

The info needed to register it are :
N TEMPORARY
P MBACKUP11
(these are freely available, however the program is no longer supported despite working very well, on XP too).

It allows you to have a copy of specified folders or files, either as a backup or syncronised.

[philip.j.fry]

Originally Posted by SOSAGES

using xcopy and .bat and task sheduler is one way but i was after something pretty

It's called linux

[Shaun]

Try this

Originally Posted by philip.j.fry

It's called linux

Cant argue with that !

[SOSAGES]

thanks for the help and i hate you linux fan boy =)

Originally Posted by SOSAGES

thanks for the help and i hate you linux fan boy =)

BTW - What is a blue screen of death anyway :pp

* Runs Away *

[SOSAGES]

bah i never liked the way you all come out the wood work as soon as ms release a patch to stop the latest load of hacks etc, but from now on i will counter it with some updates just as critical for linux

[spacedhopper]

Originally Posted by stuartbe

I agree - A batch file would be the best way.....

You do like batch files dont you spacedhopper Never written any with deltree /y *.* in them have you ????

What can I say, "Life's a batch"! and no, i don't use em that much, just for things such as file lists, when running VB proggies.

[philip.j.fry]

Originally Posted by SOSAGES

thanks for the help and i hate you linux fan boy =)

Lol sorry, it's just that batch files can't compete in power with a *nix shell script. It's not a judgement on windows, just that it's more suited for gui stuff

[Tricky]

Search on microsoft for Robocopy - can do comparisons, deletions etc. to keep two directories mirrors, jsut schedule it using task manager