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Goodsync - confused about Synchronize or Backup
I need to backup my computer. It was quite a while ago, but I've used Goodsync in the past and remember it being really good. I just purchased/installed the most recent version. But I am very confused about the difference between "Backup" and "Synchronize", and between "File to sync" and "Right". I need to know how to take files from "Source" and copy them to "Destination". I want the files to overwrite pre-existing files in "Destination". But if "Destination" has files that "Source" doesn't, I dont want them deleted. Though, I'd also like to know how to do the same process, except DO delete files in "Destination" that "Source" doesn't have.
I created a job with a "Backup" type, but when it analyzes, it shows files that look like they might be deleted if I process it. This is where the "File to sync" and "Right" come into play. Do I "sync"? Do I "right"? how do I know what to do. "Backup" type says that it includes the deletion of files. So does that mean that if "Source" has files 04-13, and "Destination" has files 01-10, then after "sync" process, "Destination" will now have files 04-13? With 01-03 having been deleted? I want this option for sure, but I need to know how to make it where "Destination" ends up with files 01-13, files 04-10 having been updated.
I definitely don't want "Destination" files to have any effect on "Source" Files, unless of coarse I created a new job. So, I don't see "Synchronize" as being the option I want.
Ive seen a couple of youtube videos that demonstrate the very very very basics of creating a job, but they don't go into situational explanation.
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Windows 10 1909 (OS Build 18363.778)
Goodsync 11.1.6.9 (x64)