Backup vs. Sync

[Guest]

1. What is the difference between (advantages/disadvantages) backing up files
to an external HD (XP Backup) as opposed to coping them to the ext HD and
sync-ing them with the originals?

2. Is there a way to use MS SynchToy without having to install .net frame?

Thanks for the help!
Janet

 

[Fuzzy Logic]

1. What is the difference between (advantages/disadvantages) backing up
files to an external HD (XP Backup) as opposed to coping them to the ext
HD and sync-ing them with the originals?

A backup is simply a copy of the source files to a target location. A synch
is a mirror (files not in the source will be deleted from the target).

2. Is there a way to use MS SynchToy without having to install .net
frame?

No.

What are you trying to accomplish?