BestSync 2009 is a professional utility for following solutions: synchronize files between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; synchronize Outlook (mail, contact, schedule etc) and Windows Mail between PCs by utilizing network storage, FTP server, USB drive; backup your critical files to the external hard disk, network storage, FTP server etc automatically. You can publish your web site conveniently by FTP. Only updated files are transferred to, and deleted files are removed from your web site. BestSync 2009 has an easy to use interface. It allows copying opened/locked file, backup database, secure your data by compression and encryption, prevent file from being corrupted at any occasion. You can resume transfer file from last breakpoint to copy large file in unstable network. The apoplication supports FTP proxy server to sync files behind the file wall. It runs as Windows Service, no user is needed to logon. 7.Real-time sync function to copy files immediately after change are added. You can use flexible schedule to sync or backup file automatically nad manage the history versions of the files and restore them when it is needed.
Version 4.2.01 has fixed a bug that caused the exception error when browse an empty FTP folder.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.2.01 has fixed a bug that caused the exception error when browse an empty FTP folder.
Pros: 1) Works reliably for one-way syncs. 2) Free. The features that expire are not essential. 3) Quick Preview with decent interface 4) Better than all other free applications I tried (SyncToy, FreeFileSync, SyncBack, Cobian Backup and others)
Cons: 1) Can?t handle daylight saving time (workaround: uncheck the Daylight Saving Time check-box in the Date/Time Control Panel). 2) Sync speed a bit slow 3) The settings are a bit cumbersome. 4) Puts itself among your startup programs
Summary: If you are looking for a free sync/backup programme, this is the best I?ve found for routine use after searching for quite a while. The main issue is the inability to handle daylight saving time, but this problem is shared by most other free prgram... read more >>
