SyncBackSE is backup and synchronization software that copies files between drives, network shares, and FTP servers, keeps older versions, and can run automatically on a schedule or when files change.
SyncBackSE is backup and synchronization software built around profiles: you define a source, a destination, and how the two should be treated, then run it by hand, on a schedule, or in response to an event. A backup profile copies changes and keeps older copies of files according to rules you set, a synchronization profile makes two folders match in both directions, and a restore profile brings data back from a backup location. Filters decide what is included, compression and encryption protect the result, and every run is logged so you can see exactly which files were copied, skipped, or deleted. The first profile takes a few minutes to configure and can then be reused indefinitely.
Versioning is where the tool saves people from themselves. Instead of mirroring every mistake immediately, SyncBackSE can keep a configurable number of previous versions of each file for a chosen period, so a document overwritten by accident is still recoverable days later, and delta-copies store only the changed portions of large files to keep the archive from ballooning. Backups can also run while programs are open, which removes the usual excuse of closing everything first, and the same profiles handle FTP and FTPS servers, mobile devices over MTP, and remote machines through a small companion service. Space is the other side of that coin: archived versions accumulate quietly, and TreeSize is a straightforward way to see which backup folders are growing fastest.
The benefit of SyncBackSE is that a backup stops being a chore you remember occasionally and becomes something the machine does by itself. Triggers cover the situations that actually matter: after a file changes, when a USB drive is plugged in, when you log off, or when a program closes, along with ordinary scheduling for a fixed hour of the day. Because profiles can be copied, edited, and queued, one well-built setup becomes a template for every folder that needs protection, and simulation mode lets you preview what a run would do before it touches anything. Versioning and delta-copies mean an accidental overwrite or a failed synchronization is recoverable rather than final, and verification after copying catches the rare bad transfer before it becomes a missing file. For a home user with photos and documents, or a small business with a couple of machines, that combination covers the gap that a manual copy always leaves open.
Key capabilities and highlights.
A backup profile copies selected files to another location and can keep older copies, a synchronization profile makes two folders match in both directions so a laptop and a desktop stay aligned, and a restore profile moves data back. Each is saved in SyncBackSE as a reusable profile with its own settings and schedule.
SyncBackSE can retain a configurable number of previous versions of every file for a set period, so an accidental overwrite is not permanent. Delta-copies store only the changed portions of large files, which keeps a versioned archive far smaller than keeping full duplicate copies of everything.
Rather than recopying everything, a fast backup run compares source and destination and transfers only what differs, with incremental and differential modes available for different retention strategies. Verification after copying compares the result, so a silent transfer error does not turn into a missing file nobody notices.
SyncBackSE can back up files that are currently in use, so mail databases, spreadsheets, and documents do not have to be closed before a run. That single capability is what makes unattended, scheduled backups realistic on a working machine rather than something reserved for the end of the day.
Profiles can run on a schedule or in response to an event: when a file changes, at logoff, when removable media is inserted, or when a chosen program starts or stops. A time limit can cap how long a run is allowed to continue, and profiles can be queued so they do not overlap.
Destination files in SyncBackSE can be stored in Zip, Zip64, BZip2, LZMA, or LZMA2 archives, including self-extracting and split archives, and VHD containers are available as an alternative. AES encryption protects the result, which matters when a backup drive or an off-site copy leaves your control.
Backups can be sent to FTP or FTPS servers, with multi-threaded scanning to speed up listings, compression during transfer, and bandwidth throttling so a large job does not swamp the connection. Remote machines and mobile devices can take part through a companion service or a media transfer connection.
Include and exclude rules cover wildcards and regular expressions, along with filters based on size, date, or attributes, so a profile copies what matters and ignores the rest. Run history records what happened on every execution, optional notifications report the outcome, and simulation mode shows what a run would do before it does it.
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Common questions about SyncBackSE.
It backs up and synchronizes files. You create a profile with a source and destination, choose whether the job is a backup, a two-way synchronization, or a restore, and run it manually or automatically. It suits home users and small businesses that need reliable copies of photos, documents, and work files.
Yes. Profiles can run on a schedule or when an event occurs, such as a file change, a logoff, the insertion of a removable drive, or the closing of a program. A time limit can also be set so a long run stops rather than continuing indefinitely.
Yes. Versioning keeps a configurable number of previous copies of each file for a period you define, which is how you recover a document that was overwritten by mistake. Delta-copies reduce the space this takes by storing only the parts of large files that actually changed.
Yes. SyncBackSE handles open and locked files, so mail clients, spreadsheets, and documents can be protected without closing them first. That is what makes scheduled overnight backups practical on a machine that is genuinely in use during the day.
Yes. FTP and FTPS destinations are supported, along with features such as multi-threaded scanning for faster listings, compression during transfer, and bandwidth throttling so the backup does not consume the whole connection while you work.
Both are available. Job results can be stored as Zip, Zip64, BZip2, LZMA, or LZMA2 archives, including self-extracting and split archives, and AES encryption can protect them. That is useful when the copy is kept on a portable drive or at another location.
Each run writes a detailed history entry listing what was copied, skipped, or deleted, and notifications can report the outcome, including failures. A profile can also be run in simulation mode first, which shows exactly what would happen without changing any files.
SyncBackSE is backup and synchronization software that copies files between drives, network shares, and FTP servers, keeps older versions, and can run automatically on a schedule or when files change.
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