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How to Install and Set Up FreeFileSync on Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a user of TrueNAS Core, you're likely looking for ways to streamline your backup process and ensure that your important files are safely stored in multiple locations. One powerful tool that can help you achieve this is FreeFileSync, a free open-source file synchronization software that allows you to compare and synchronize files between two or more folders. In this article, we'll show you how to install the latest version of FreeFileSync on Windows and set it up to automate your backup process.

Before we dive into the installation process, let's take a step back and understand what you're trying to achieve. You want to replicate your build from another source (with some mods), copying specific folders at regular intervals. Specifically, you want to copy:

* The files in your 1-Realtime folder to /mnt/Tank/Shares/Backups/Deep Thought/Documents/2-Daily every day at midnight

* The files in your 1-Realtime folder to /mnt/Tank/Shares/Backups/Deep Thought/Documents/3-Weekly every Sunday

To achieve this, you'll need to install FreeFileSync on your Windows PC and set up a batch file that will run automatically using RealTimeSync. In this guide, we'll walk you through the entire process, from installation to setup.

Installing FreeFileSync 13.0 on Windows

1. Download the latest version of FreeFileSync (at the time of writing, this is version 13.0) from the official website.

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install the software.

3. Once installed, you can launch FreeFileSync by searching for it in your Start menu or by navigating to the installation folder.

Setting Up Your Backup Process

1. Launch FreeFileSync and create a new synchronization profile by clicking on 'File' > 'New Profile'.

2. Name your profile (e.g., 'Documents Backup') and specify the source folder as your Documents folder.

3. Set the destination folders to /mnt/Tank/Shares/Backups/Deep Thought/Documents/2-Daily for daily backups and /mnt/Tank/Shares/Backups/Deep Thought/Documents/3-Weekly for weekly backups.

4. In the 'Settings' tab, select the 'Automatic' mode and choose the frequency of your backups (e.g., every day at midnight or every Sunday).

5. Click 'OK' to save your profile.

Creating a Batch File with RealTimeSync

1. Open Notepad or any other text editor and create a new file.

2. Paste the following code into the file:

@echo off

set source=C:\Path\To\Your\Documents

set dest=/mnt/Tank/Shares/Backups/Deep Thought/Documents/2-Daily

set /a day=%date:~10,2%

if %day%==01 call FreeFileSync.exe --sync-profile=Documents Backup

pause

3. Replace 'C:\Path\To\Your\Documents' with the actual path to your Documents folder.

4. Save the file as a batch file (e.g., backup.bat).

5. Open RealTimeSync and create a new profile by clicking on 'File' > 'New Profile'.

6. Name your profile (e.g., 'Daily Backup') and specify the batch file you just created as the command to run.

7. Set the frequency of your backups to 'Every Day' or 'Every Sunday', depending on your needs.

Installing FreeFileSync 13.0 on Windows is a straightforward process, but setting up the software to automate your backup process requires some configuration. By following this step-by-step guide, you can set up FreeFileSync to copy your important files to multiple locations at regular intervals, ensuring that your data is safely backed up and easily recoverable in case of any issues.

Instal the last version for windows FreeFileSync 13.0