Microsoft has released a major update to its
FolderShare file synchronization tool. FolderShare essentially lets users synchronize files and directories between multiple computers. There are clients for Mac and PC, so you can even keep documents synchronized if you're in a mixed marriage.
In a
blog post, the FolderShare team point out some of the highlights of the new release:
- New website for easier library and computer management
- Improved performance on Windows Vista
- Better setup and imporved system tray
- Backend improvements keep FolderShare running more reliably
If you've got more than one computer and you've never tried FolderShare, you should really check it out. While you could set up shared network folders on your computer the old fashioned way and then use a tool like
SyncBackSE to synchronize files, FolderShare makes the whole process a lot simpler.
Tags: foldershare, freeware, sync, synchronization
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsBob McMar 11th 2008 9:35AM
I really like this app. It allows me to keep my documents folder in sync between my Windows computer and my Mac at home. It's also an easy way to transfer individual documents back and forth.
John VilsackMar 11th 2008 9:53AM
This software was developed originally by the same guys who did AudioGalaxy. I have been a fan since I first heard of it.
In addition to personal use of syncing files between computers (and now syncing with Amazon S3 using JungleDisk), this program can help shore up some issues with other software.
Quickbooks POS has several issues with send and receive when dealing with multiple locations. Instead of forcing the user to transfer a file each day manually through email, Foldershare allows us to seamlessly place the file on the remote machines, so that the process is completely hands-off.
This is a great piece of software, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is interested in keeping their computers in sync!
Robert HMar 11th 2008 1:11PM
I've had great luck with Foldershare until this latest update - I along with many other users seem to have an issue where it crashes immediately after launching. So keep an eye on the blog before you update to see how that is going. And.. does anyone happen to know the download location for the previous release? I love what FolderShare does and would like to have it back up and running :)
Cory PMar 12th 2008 7:08AM
The latest update was complete junk for me too. Like Robert said, it just keeps crashing.
The old 2.5.1 version still works fine for me. You can get it at http://www.download.com/FolderShare/3000-7240_4-10260756.html
Good luck.
DPApr 7th 2008 8:56PM
Not any more.
Leroy RichMar 12th 2008 12:26PM
I'm not terribly impressed with this service. It's just a sync service with no online storage at all? What good is that, if I have to leave my computer running all the time anyway?
I tried it out though, using a machine at home as the "source" and I couldn't get my Mac sync'ed at all. Very disappointing.
I think I'll wait for DropBox... That looks promising!
GNMar 19th 2008 9:13PM
Does anyone have a problem with the new foldershare as follows. Every time I reboot my computer, my browser opens to the foldershare live beta site.
DPApr 7th 2008 9:02PM
i was looking for a simple folder sync application between my XP desktop and my Macbook. Foldershare looked promising. But it just sort of works.
From the Mac, I was able to use the browser to grab files off of the sync folder. The auto sync wouldn't work on my Mac. The activity screen shows file transferring but just can't seem to complete the sync.
jarahApr 19th 2008 9:11AM
i love foldershare
i use it to sync my three pc's a laptop with XP and desktop with XP and a new Desktop with Vista
Foldershare keeps all my documents family pics and music on all the computers, for convience and if one hardrve fails, the other two computers will have backups :)
Great piece of software, Foldershare is, id even Pay for that sort of thing.
adcessorMay 12th 2008 6:06PM
I think it just dawned on me, Microsoft has sabotaged Foldershare on any computer not running Windows Vista, duh. They want to try to force people into buying Vista, that useless piece of crud! I have yet to meet/talk with anyone who likes Vista, professionals and amateurs, it really sucks.