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glnzglnz
Active Contributor
2 years ago

Syncing files? Basic Qs

  Been using and liking GTMP for a while - my company gave it to me so that my office PC is a host, and I can see it from home using the GTMP client app.  Very nice.   Just discovered the syncing ...
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GlennD
GoTo Manager
2 years ago

Hi glnzglnz,

 

This support article covers the basics: How do I sync my files? 

 

  • File Sync is only between 2 Windows PCs 
  • It is run manually by you during a GoToMyPC session and is displayed on screen while it runs
  • You can tell GoToMyPC how to handle different file versions with the same name before syncing
  • Syncing will take time and how long it takes will vary depending on the amount of data you are syncing and available bandwidth
  • Syncing is bidirectional, so changes to either folder are recognized. If you delete a file from one folder and then run the sync again, the file will be copied back. In order to delete a file you need to delete it from both sync locations
  • Selecting a One Drive folder will work, but it would make more sense to just sign into the same One Drive account on both computers
  • The Repeat a Recent File Sync shortcut displays a list of the last 3 file syncs, which saves you the step of navigating to the individual folders on your host and client computers

 

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GlennD
GoTo Manager
2 years ago

I've added some more details to my existing reply.

  • glnzglnz's avatar
    glnzglnz
    Active Contributor
    2 years ago

    GlennD - thanks for more detail.

    Can't do OneDrive in both places because the host is my office PC at work, and OneDrive there is not permitted.

    I suppose the answer to my #9 is that both folders will end up looking identical, with everything that had been in each folder now in both folders, subject to resolutions of file conflicts (e.g. same name on different files) one by one per my choices.  Agree?

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      GlennD
      GoTo Manager
      2 years ago

      #9 Syncing is bidirectional, so after the sync all the files that were in both locations will now be in both. When it comes to conflicts, these are the options you can select from: