SynchPst for Outlook for Windows

User Reviews

• Does not do what it says on the website.

  tonyfromwargrave5/25/2015

  Pros

  When updating pre-indexed pre-existing folders it seems to update accurately

  Cons

  If I add a new folde to ither the Source or Target file then this is invariably not copied across to it's counterpart. This is certainly annoying but actually, for me, quite dangerous. Although I get a message that the files are synch'd they clearly aren't. Indexing takes 25 to 30 mins on a fast W7 computer. Even after indexing a simple update on just two folders takes nearly 5 minutes. Not fast and not slick!! Emails to support go unanswered and unacknowledged.

  Summary

  I can't trust this software. Bearing in mind the cost of Outlook, it's about time that Microsoft provided a utility that does what this program purports to do. I will only use it now in an emergency. Waste of money!!

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• Buggy, unfinished software

  okhotnik810/3/2012

  Pros

  This is one of few programs that synchronizes PST files.

  Cons

  Synchronization does not work as intended. I always end up with duplicate entries. Simple scenario, syncing laptop with desktop. SynchPST synchronizes two sets of data, and for some reason creates duplicate entries. I'll save log of duplicated entries to delete them. Before making any changes, lets run SynchPST again. This time SynchPST creates more duplicate entries, making them triplicate and quadruplicate. Every time when SynchPST is run, more copies are created. Another problem. After deleting new email desktop or laptop, and then running SynchPST, same email may be created again. Some time it is created, another time is not created. There are no defined rules, to know what will happen. Always look at log file. When there are Outlook Rules for placing mails in folders, synchronization gets very messy.

  Summary

  Since no reputable software exist to synchronize mailboxes, avoid it as you can. Use server based storage or remote access to main computer.

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• When it works it works pretty good, but it's buggy.

  MultiTskr6/27/2010

  Pros

  When it works, it works pretty good.

  Cons

  Recent releases hang / freeze a lot, doesn't recover well, sometimes Windows Taks Manager can't even shut down a frozen session and reboot is required.

  Summary

  Recent releases (I currently run 4.1.3) seem buggy / crash a lot. I've been using this product between 2 high-end fairly new systems running Windows 7 64bit for about 6 months not, and when I first started using SynchPST it worked well most of the time. Lately it crashes too much so I'm looking elsewhere. I'm sure that I could get the attention of support if I emailed them specific requests, but in my experience these smaller software developers will just eat up your time as you sit there and help them troubleshoot bugs in thier own software, and I just don't have the time for that. I've already done the typical troubleshooting steps - uninstall, reinstall, turn off security software to check for interference, etc... a and my findings (along with Windows Event Viewer results) points to bugs within the latest releases. Your mileage may vary.

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• Brilliant

  dminternet5/11/2008

  Pros

  This is a brilliant utility if you work with a peer-to-peer network, and need to keep your laptop in synch. I have used it for over a year, and couldn't be without it. <p> <p>I have found the tech support amazingly good - quick, personal answers even at weekends

  Cons

  You do need to be systematic when setting the software up initially, to avoid duplications

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• Duplicates contacts and appointments

  BruceEB4/3/2008

  Pros

  Cons

  If you delete a contact or calender appointment it duplicates the entry the next time you sync. The interface between the laptop and desktop doesn't work half the time. They don't answer emails. I have wasted a lot of time with this product. I had hopes when version 3 came out it would work better, but it is more bad service and performance.

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• Non existent support

  muddy-mudskipper1/31/2008

  Pros

  It works for a limited time.

  Cons

  The licence code is time limited. If you have to reinstall you may need to renew the code. If you have changed email in the meantime you can't request a code as any emails to support@synchpst.com are simply ignored. I have emailed 5 times and rising and had no response. There are plenty of other products that do the same and offer support. Give this company a wide berth.

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• If you value your time at more than $1 per hour, be prepared to waste thousands

  brianbp9/30/2007

  Pros

  Nothing

  Cons

  If you value your time at more than $1 per hour, be prepared to waste thousands. I teach at a university and together with three IT specialists, cannot get this terrible software to work. A waste of our time and money!

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• Did not work for me, either...no useful support

  CRP38/11/2007

  Pros

  Nothing - never worked properly. Beware of this product unless you have a very simple setup.

  Cons

  Loaded it onto my laptop after buying the full version, trying to synchronize with a relatively large .pst database on another fixed desktop. Had major problems trying to get it to work, only worked 1 time of 10, and then it seems to have corrupted the data files on both computers (as far as I can tell it was this program). Also duplicated many entries. Did not get any useful help from the company - just some vague emails about "it should have worked". Maybe it will work for some people...but not for me.

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• testing

  dannymaco6/30/2007

  Pros

  test

  Cons

  test

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• BE CAREFUL ! Data corruption and unexpected behaviour

  HenkB8/9/2005

  Pros

  Cons

  I have had MAJOR issues using this software. It looks like a good product, but beware. Two major points: <p> <p>- Data corruption, having to use scanpst several times to repair corrupt pst file. Also Outlook startup problems / crashes on startup. Serious stuff ! <p> <p>- Synchronisation is not as expected !!! "Normal" sync software (eg PDA sync) synchronises entries regardless of the field you change. SyncPst has an akward way of "recognising" which entries are identical. For example, an appointment is identical if subject and start time are the same. If you enter an appointment sync both computers and then change the subject or start time of the appointment, on the next sync you get TWO appointments: the original and the changed one as a new entry, because the recognition "key" is in the field you changed. <p> <p>I uninstalled it after only several days. You are warned. It is such a pitty, because the program looks good and promises to solve a very common problem for user of multiple PC's !!! <p> <p>Oh yeah, and something else. When you buy the regular version, you have to select which folders to sync manually EVERY SINGLE TIME you start the program. Buy the PRO version and it remembers the settings. Now that is a bit...

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