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Save in two locations at once
When saving a file (eg in Word or Excel), is it possible to automatically save the file in a second location at the same time.
Eg If I had two folders, say "A" and "B", and wanted the same file in both folders without having to copy and paste, when hitting "save" in a program, and selecting folder "A", the file automatically gets saved in both "A" and "B". Therefore choosing folder "A" would be the indicator that the file should be replicated.
Thanks in advance.
Eg If I had two folders, say "A" and "B", and wanted the same file in both folders without having to copy and paste, when hitting "save" in a program, and selecting folder "A", the file automatically gets saved in both "A" and "B". Therefore choosing folder "A" would be the indicator that the file should be replicated.
Thanks in advance.
Sumesh BNR
Asper my knowledge it is better to use http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15155 .This sycn tool
ASKER
@sumeshbnr - thanks for that, good utility, but I am trying to get around any form of manual process.
If the utility could continuously monitoring the folder for new files and replicating them when they appear, it would be perfect. I see that the utility can be scheduled - but that means a waiting period between updates, not what I am looking for.
If the utility could continuously monitoring the folder for new files and replicating them when they appear, it would be perfect. I see that the utility can be scheduled - but that means a waiting period between updates, not what I am looking for.
Another idea is to create a symbolic link in location B which points to location A. In this way you can access the document in both locations instead of duplicating data. This of course requires both locations to be NTFS and continuous access to location A. So it may or may not work for your actual intended result.
Example: mklink target source
mklink "%userprofile%\desktop\tes
Example: mklink target source
mklink "%userprofile%\desktop\tes
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@x66_x72_x65_x65 - thanks good point but I specifically need the duplication of the data
Task Scheduling is an option but will be my last resort at this stage.
Task Scheduling is an option but will be my last resort at this stage.
You could use a Folder Monitor application, and set it to copy to B any new or changed files from folder A. Here's a free folder monitor:
http://www.nodesoft.com/foldermonitor
Another option would be to use a backup program. Are you intending location B to be a backup?
http://www.nodesoft.com/foldermonitor
Another option would be to use a backup program. Are you intending location B to be a backup?
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Out of all options examined, the most effective is to use task scheduler. Thank you.