You use your computer to stores photos, images, media from different locations like digital camera, music player, mobile phones, PDA etc. Often we forget to keep all the folders updated before actually deleting any of the items. SyncToy is an easy to use, customizable utility that will help you move, copy, rename and delete files between computers and folders. It basically synchronizes files and folders between locations. Typical uses include sharing files, such as photos, with other computers and creating backup copies of files and folders.
You can create pairing with any set of folders and then keep them synchronized according to the option you have set. There are three methods of sync and these are detailed when you select the option.
SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another case. Unlike other applications, SyncToy actually keeps track of renames to files and will make sure those changes get carried over to the synchronized folder.
You can also specify exceptions to these sync by using the file types filter option available in advanced settings. For example if you do not want the documents to be synced, you can exclude .doc in the list.
SyncToy is an extremely powerful and useful tool to keep folders updated at multiple locations.
