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Brand new at this.

I have the two connected with a crossover cable

They see each other and file sharing is OK. I also understand "map network
drive" (I think, at least I get a new drive letter on each PC, and the files
are there and will open.)

what I want to do is to be able to replace an old file on the desktop with
one that is newer on the laptop, and also the other direction. I would like
to do this after the cable is disconnected and then the LAN restored.

I have tried briefcase (maybe I am missing something here) a few other
software solutions (Karen's Replicator), but everything seems to do a backup
and not replace the files.

Is the only way to do this by dragging and dropping and replace the files
manually? I have about 10 files that I want to keep current on both
computers.

Thanks
Bob
 
Leanin' Cedar said:
Brand new at this.

I have the two connected with a crossover cable

They see each other and file sharing is OK. I also understand "map
network drive" (I think, at least I get a new drive letter on each
PC, and the files are there and will open.)

what I want to do is to be able to replace an old file on the desktop
with one that is newer on the laptop, and also the other direction. I
would like to do this after the cable is disconnected and then the
LAN restored.
I have tried briefcase (maybe I am missing something here) a few other
software solutions (Karen's Replicator), but everything seems to do a
backup and not replace the files.

Is the only way to do this by dragging and dropping and replace the
files manually? I have about 10 files that I want to keep current on
both computers.

Thanks
Bob
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Briefcase.

Briefcase should accomodate changes made to the file while it is out on the
laptop .. maybe you don't have the hang of it?
 
Saucy Lemon said:
Briefcase should accomodate changes made to the file while it is out on
the laptop .. maybe you don't have the hang of it?
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That is very possible, LOL. Not sure if I should be running the files from
the USB drive in the laptop or from explorer. Maybe a few more tries.

In the meantime I found this
http://allwaysync.com/?a=1

Free, not thumbdrive needed and it seems to do exactly what I need.
However I am still going to "get to know" briefcase.

Thanks
Bob
 
"Leanin' Cedar" said:
Brand new at this.

I have the two connected with a crossover cable

They see each other and file sharing is OK. I also understand "map network
drive" (I think, at least I get a new drive letter on each PC, and the files
are there and will open.)

what I want to do is to be able to replace an old file on the desktop with
one that is newer on the laptop, and also the other direction. I would like
to do this after the cable is disconnected and then the LAN restored.

I have tried briefcase (maybe I am missing something here) a few other
software solutions (Karen's Replicator), but everything seems to do a backup
and not replace the files.

Is the only way to do this by dragging and dropping and replace the files
manually? I have about 10 files that I want to keep current on both
computers.

Thanks
Bob
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I use and recommend Second Copy. Define a profile and specify
"Synchronize" in the properties under "How".

http://www.centered.com
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Steve Winograd said:
I use and recommend Second Copy. Define a profile and specify
"Synchronize" in the properties under "How".

http://www.centered.com
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Steve;
Thanks for the link, I just downloaded this and it looks to be exactly what
I wanted. I like the archive feature and being able to run all the profiles
in a group. Three days of Google, and this one never popped up.
Thanks again
Bob
 
"Leanin' Cedar" said:
Steve;
Thanks for the link, I just downloaded this and it looks to be exactly what
I wanted. I like the archive feature and being able to run all the profiles
in a group. Three days of Google, and this one never popped up.
Thanks again
Bob
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You're welcome, Bob. It's a great program, and I learned about it in
the news groups, too.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
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