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by rh99
Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

I can't say what might be behind your third problem -- with Compare by "Content." The types of problems I had due to delayed writes screwed my system up such that I could not trust much about things without rebooting. Anything which damages the $Mft, master file table for a volume, is serious & lead...
by rh99
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

Delayed write error

I agree, LanaiLizard, it is troubling to have one's backup process fail in two of the worst possible ways: a) some copied files might have the proper filesize & date, yet have incorrect content, and b) the error hangs one's system. Hanging the system-or your network connections-would seem to be a sy...
by rh99
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

Yes, the few internet resources about delayed write errors (even Microsoft's comments) do not offer much help; only limited understanding about very specific problems. I would like to think that the operating system would handle any needed delay. At least where there's no hardware problem or user ya...
by rh99
Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:51 am
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

tests with v 1644 successful so far!

I ran tests with the 1644 version you provided. A couple smaller syncs which copied 3-5 gigs worked successfully, with "compatibility mode" checked and unchecked. Most of the filecopys just zipped along quickly, but some of them seemed to stall several seconds partway through, with the drive making ...
by rh99
Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

I guess you set compatibility mode for just the destination drive. It adds a delay somewhere in the file write process? Total Commander's description of this is "The compatibility mode is useful for special drives, which cause problems with the default or big file mode, e.g. USB memory sticks." Don'...
by rh99
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

Compatibility mode is not enabled in TC. I never had an error come from wndsync (that's why it never occurred to me that it might be the problem). The error always comes from windows. One example I grabbed: http://www.aptmeans.com/gallery2/sync-check/windows%20delayed%20write%20fail.jpg Other times ...
by rh99
Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

Delayed write error

Faster is my perception, not the result of timing tests. Synchronize It! seemed faster generating the preview, and that is in comparison to TC's sync preview--however I have TC's copy/delete buffer size set to "big file mode" and a small buffer of only 64k. That seems very small to me, but I haven't...
by rh99
Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Bug reports
Topic: Delayed write error
Replies: 21
Views: 45144

Delayed write error

Using Synchronize It! Version 3.4.1639 on WinXPsp2 I've gotten delayed write errors & system freezes when syncing (duplicate setting) 40 to 120 gig directory structures from one drive to another. This is for backing up main digital photo database to a couple external drives. wndsync seemed to run we...
by rh99
Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:35 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Suggestions
Topic: V 2.82 Search mask problems & Version 3 suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 10839

Oh thanks, I see now....bringing SyncIt back up after a long weekend, I had failed to notice that the X icon was not shaded---now the exclude list is working for me in 2.82. So in other words, the search mask will be ignored unless the X button is selected. In order to further give the user more vis...
by rh99
Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:08 pm
Forum: Synchronize It! : Suggestions
Topic: V 2.82 Search mask problems & Version 3 suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 10839

V 2.82 Search mask problems & Version 3 suggestions

I'm having trouble getting the full benefit of SyncIt. At least I believe it can do more than I'm squeezing out of it. But some of my problems could maybe be addressed via enhancements in V3, so here goes: First, I'm comparing/working with several big projects (different versions, from different per...