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Software to sync two hard drives, need recommendations

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CamSpy
Well,
I am now using SyncToy, the Microsoft's freeware, but I don't like it, if I need to sync big drives of like 3tb with lots of many files, it just hangs the PC...

So, I am looking for bullet proof software to make SYNC between drives.
Better if it's freeware, but if the price is right and features/operations are superb, I might consider buying some shareware.

So recommend me please.
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Sean Webster
free file sync = my favorite. I hate sync toy too. lol
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CamSpy
OK, thanks, will try it
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Techie007
I've been using SyncBackFree by 2BrightSparks. I don't like SyncToy either.
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CamSpy
free file sync did the job without any problems in 11 hours, SyncToy couldn't do that in 2 days, so it got uninstalled.
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Lady Fitzgerald
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free file sync did the job without any problems in 11 hours, SyncToy couldn't do that in 2 days, so it got uninstalled.
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What was the total volume you were syncing?
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CamSpy
It was something around 0.5 Tb and 1.2 million files
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G
Free File Sync is great - especially when you want to update back up HDDs. For first time backups/new folders, etc, I uses either Fast Copy or the FREE version of Tera Copy
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M
I use SyncBackSE for my back-up duties. WHS 2011 -> Synology NAS -> external HDs
I've paid for my copy, though, so I don't use the free version.
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Lord Xeb
I second FFS. <3
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diggiddi
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I've been using SyncBackFree by 2BrightSparks. I don't like SyncToy either.
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This is what is use too or easeus backup
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hammong
Mind if I ask what the application purpose is? Is this for a periodic backup, or some other purpose? What is the link speed between the two systems, is it on a LAN, or across the Internet?

If it's just something you do periodically, and not as a live sync, you can use ROBOCOPY. It's included in Windows 7/8 and Windows 2008R2/2012. Live-sync is another beast entirely.

Greg
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