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Synchronization of two local folders on one machine

This article applies to:

• Acronis True Image Home 2012

Introduction

This article describes how to sync two or more local folders on one machine. This includes data synchronization with a folder on a removable or remote storage device, such as a USB flash drive, USB hard drive, NAS, etc.

For information on how to sync two or more computers of different users, see Acronis True Image Home 2012: Synchronization between Different Computers with Different Accounts.

For information on how to sync two or more computers of one user, see Acronis True Image Home 2012: Synchronization between Different Computers under One Account.

Solution

Before you start with the sync, please see Acronis True Image Home 2012: Synchronization Requirements.

1. Start the product and click Synchronization:

   

2. Log in to your Acronis online account:

   

   This is the regular Acronis account at the Acronis website, which you probably already have. See also Registration at Acronis Website.

3. Click New sync:

   

4. Select a folder to sync and click Next:

   

   (!) An empty folder cannot be selected.

5. Select Local folder:

   

6. Select a second folder to sync and click Sync now:

   

More information

Alternatively, you can always right-click on a folder in Windows and select Sync this folder:

See also Acronis True Image Home 2012: Synchronization