How to Create SyncToy Batch Script For Background File Sync

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Updated onJune 24, 2024

updated onJune 24, 2024

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SyncToy is a legacy but useful tool that can sync files locally, and many are wondering how to make a SyncToy batch script. In this guide, we’re going to show you the best ways to do it.

How can I create a SyncToy batch script?

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Do keep in mind that this script will sync all folder pairs. If you want to sync a specific folder pair, use the following code instead in step 2:

“C:\Program Files\SyncToy 2.1\SyncToyCmd.exe” -R “WindowsReport”

Replace WindowsReport with the name that matches your folder pair.

After you create a batch script, you just need to double-click to run it and SyncToy will sync your files in the background.

More advanced users can assign a keyboard shortcut to the script oruse Task Schedulerto run the script at the specified time of the day.

If you’re not familiar with SyncToy, it offers limited customization options, but you can easilychange folder path in SyncToyorexclude folders in SyncToyif needed.

It’s worth mentioning that this tool has its share of issues, and we already wrote aboutCannot access internal metadata error in SyncToyin our other guides.

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How to Create SyncToy Batch Script For Background File Sync

How can I create a SyncToy batch script?

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