SyncSharp

It’s always a good idea to keep an extra copy of important files, especially because not everything can be recovered, even with dedicated programs. In this regard, SyncSharp comes with the means to either perform backup, or synchronization with external storage devices as soon as you plug them in.

Just so the application can function as it should, it’s best to deploy it on the external storage device on which you want to create the backup. This is because it relies on the AutoPlay feature in order to copy files according to your rules as soon as connection between your PC, and the target drive is established. Also remember to check the target PC for .NET Framework to avoid any possible issues.

On the visual side of things, the application keeps it simple, so anyone can quickly understand what’s going on. All tasks you create are stored in a list with details like name, type, last run, result, source, and destination. What’s more, tasks can be exported to be later on quickly configured for other devices.

Creating a task requires two folders, namely source, and destination. These need to be loaded with the browse dialogs, because drag and drop is not supported. Apart from locations, there are two types of operations to choose from, namely sync, which keeps both folders intact, and backup, copying all files from source to destination.

Note that in order to benefit from automatic backup, or synchronization, the Windows AutoPlay needs to be enabled, and the tasks must be created while running the application from the target drive. An Autorun.ini file is automatically created, and files synced as soon as connection is established, without the main window even showing up.

SyncSharp offers a neat, fast way of creating a backup of important files every time you plug the target storage device in your computer. Creating tasks is incredibly easy, with options to export them for more flexibility, while the AutoPlay feature makes the whole experience effortless, and comfortable.