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What is FolderMatch?
FolderMatch is an award-winning Win95/98/ME - Win NT/2000/XP/Vista utility which compares and synchronizes two folder trees or two files. Winner at the 2002, 2003, & 2004 Shareware Industry Awards, it is a "must-have" insurance against loss of valuable data. Never again be stuck with out of date data. Never again lose critical information. FolderMatch ensures that the appropriate versions of all files are retained.
FolderMatch is a fast and easy way to stay in sync. Choose from any of eight different ways to compare your files - from the simple date/time method to the advanced 160-bit Secure Hash Algorithm. Differences are shown side-by-side in a graphical, easy to understand manner. Synchronize the files with a button click. Wizards guide you through the process.
There are many powerful options to choose from. Simple enough for a novice to use, yet feature-rich enough for a power user to exploit. FolderMatch is an ocean where a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe.
Who can benefit from FolderMatch?
Everyone who must maintain multiple copies of files or folders can benefit from FolderMatch.
Do you work on your files at home and at the office? Are you a frequent business traveler?
With users working at home, on the road or in the office, it's hard to keep all of the PCs current with the latest files and data. Documents, databases, spreadsheets, sales and contact information all can get changed several times a day. How is the work coordinated on all of the various PCs, making sure that all systems contain the most recent versions of all of the files? FolderMatch is a tool that solves this problem.
Are you a computer professional: a Programmer, Tester, Trainer, Network Administrator, or Support Technician?
If so, this utility is a MUST. Whenever there are duplicate copies of files/folders across a network, there is always a risk that they may be out of sync. FolderMatch can eliminate this risk. No more painful inspections for missing files when setting up directories or applying file updates. Creating and comparing test/development folders, applying new program updates/patches, these become more carefully controlled processes by greatly decreasing the risk of human error. Best of all, FolderMatch's synchronizer is network-friendly. Only non-matching files are replaced which reduces the load on the network.
Do you make your own CDs?
A common task for people working with CD duplication and replication is the verification that the image mastered is the same as the result of the duplication. A tool which can compare files down to the byte level is required. FolderMatch offers several byte-level comparison options - from the industry-standard Cyclical Redundancy Check to the advanced 160-bit Secure Hash Algorithm. With FolderMatch you can determine if even one byte of data differs!
Are you a pack rat?
Do you have backups of your backups? Hey, redundancy can be a good thing. Having a backup copy of a critical file can be a real lifesaver when your hard drive crashes or when your dog uses your floppy disk as a chew toy. FolderMatch can help you manage all of your backups.
Space Miser?
Hate wasting hard disk space? People are amazed at how many duplicate files are on their computer and how much valuable disk space they take up. FolderMatch provides one of the fastest, most full-featured duplicate file finders in the industry.
What's new in FolderMatch 3.5.0
- Numerous improvements for Vista-readiness
- Added support for Junction Points and Reparse Points (XP-Vista)
- New toolbar icons
- Replaced all COMCTL32 controls with new MSCOMCT32 versions
- Browse For Folder window now supports new features such as "New Folder"
- New installer being used to install program.
- Installer now installs Windows Scripting library using Microsoft's own installers
- Corrected wrong resource string on Mass File Renamer window "Starts With" label
- Various improvements to folder existence checking routine
- Updated system DLLs installed by installer
- Fixed problem of Confirm Sync window not fitting properly on some screens
- Ignore Daylight Savings time setting now defaults to True
- Check System Clock at Startup setting now defaults to False
- Corrected some MS Office document text differencing issues with new doctxt.dll
- Fixed folder drop down list width off screen at startup issue
- Added TrialPay payment option
- Added additional error handling to some code routines
Changes for Version3.5.6
- Added Numerous changes and fixes to the File/Folder Analysis tool
- Added INI file support to allow turning off of the hash progress dialog on the Compare Two Files window.
- Clarified upgrade message wording for users who have already purchased the upgrade and want to enter in their key.
- Improved performance when reading file contents.
- Fixed black radio buttons problem on File Sync Method window.
- Fixed black radio buttons problem on Mass File Renamer window, "Other" tab.
- Fixed bug where sounds could not be turned off on Sounds tab of Options window.
- Fixed bug that happened when Browse button was clicked for an event which had no sound.
- Changed icon for permission denied folders.
- Added an "undocumented" means to turn off Hash Calculation Progress in Duplicate File Finder
- Updated several OCX/DLLs with the latest Visual Basic 6.0 Service Pack 6 Runtime Extended Files
- Changed initial folder used for Loading/Saving Session Settings to the application data folder.
- Removed the Microsoft Scripting Library v5.6 installation from our install.
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