A user once sent an email asking, “I have some important data saved in folders and my documents on my desktop. These files are frequently modified, and I want to update and synchronize them to a portable hard drive. The specific method is to create a folder on the portable hard drive to store these folders and files. I want a fast, secure, user-friendly, and free tool. Which synchronization tool in Windows should I use to achieve this goal? Thank you.”
Generally speaking, one of the common methods for checking file security is to synchronize files to a portable hard drive to check data security. Of course, sometimes it is also desirable to synchronize files to cloud drives to further protect data security or share files with others. Regardless of which method is chosen, the main purpose is to check data security. However, how to synchronize files and folders in Windows 10/7 in a simple and secure way?
Using the SyncToy tool to synchronize files between folders
Step 1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center to obtain SyncToy, or click here to download and install the software.
Step 2. Open the software and click on “Create New Folder Pair” below to create a new folder synchronization task.
Step 3. Select the folder to synchronize, click on “Browse” on the left for the source folder, and select “Browse” for the target folder.
Step 4. Select the synchronization mode in this step. There are three available options, representing “bidirectional synchronization”, “unidirectional synchronization”, and “incremental synchronization” modes. The right side displays a brief introduction to each mode.
Step 5. Name the folder pairs and click Finish. Now, the synchronization job has been successfully created.
Step 6. After creating a folder pair, you can change the synchronization settings at any time. You can click preview to view detailed information. If everything is normal, you can click the “Run” button. If the synchronization is correct, you will see a screen telling you that the synchronization was successful.
Attention:
- You can rename and delete existing folder pairs.
If necessary, you can create another new folder pair by repeating the above steps.
- You can use scheduled tasks in Windows 10 or Windows 7 to run SyncToy tasks on a scheduled basis.
Maintaining Windows folder synchronization between different disk partitions is very simple. However, in some cases, you may need to use other synchronization tools. For example, during the use of SyncToy, some running files cannot be synchronized. Alternatively, if you want to perform real-time synchronization tasks, you can choose the regular synchronization mode in the TaskSchedule. In addition, if you want to synchronize multiple folders to the same location, you need to create multiple folder pairs. However, don’t worry, this article will introduce another more convenient tool to help you solve synchronization problems.
How to synchronize two folders in a simpler way in Windows 11/10/7?
Aomei Easy Backup is a simple and useful backup and restore tool with powerful file synchronization function. This feature can synchronize files and folders from one disk to another. And you can set a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule to synchronize files to the target location, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to backup.
- Click the button below to download Aomei Easy Backup, install and run it.
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Win 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP
- Click on Sync on the left and then select Basic Sync.
- Click on Add Folder to add a folder. By default, all subfolders will also be synchronized.
- Click below to select the target location for synchronization, and set it as needed.
- Click on the schedule to set the daily, weekly, or monthly scheduled automatic synchronization mode.
- Click on Start Sync and wait for completion.
Attention:
If necessary, click on “Sync Options” to set up email notifications.
- You can manage all synchronization tasks in the “Home” tab.
- Aomei Easy Backup Professional Edition currently supports one-way synchronization
- Support synchronizing files or folders to CD/DVD
summary
This article provides two simple methods for synchronizing folders between disks in Windows 10 and Windows 7. Using Aomei Easy Backup Professional Edition can also easily synchronize files to USB drives, NAS, and more.
