Software Update: FreeFileSync 6.9

FreeFileSync is an open source program that can back up or synchronize content from two different locations. It’s available for Windows, Linux, and OS X, doesn’t rely on things like Java or a .Net Framework, and it’s lightweight to use. The Windows installer contains separate 32bit and 64bit versions, and also offers the possibility to install a portable version. Version 6.9 of FreeFileSync has been released and since version 6.6 the following changes and improvements have been made:

FreeFileSync 6.9

• Reuse FreeFileSync taskbar link when available (Windows 7)
• Limit number of retries when creating temporary files
• Fixed bitmap rendering issue for high-contrast color schemes
• Revised and fixed unclear GUI texts
• Updated deprecated system call when suspending idle (OS X)
• Fixed retry when failing to determine recycle bin status
• Added progress graph legend
• Updated translation files

FreeFileSync 6.8

• New comparison option to ignore file time shift in hours
• Tentatively disabled DST hack affecting FAT file creation times
• New menu option to reset GUI layout
• File sizes ignore sync direction in overview panel
• Sort by file name also sorts folder names
• Main grid column “full path” includes file name
• Always position comparison progress below main buttons
• Fixed high-precision tick count calculations
• Fully restart directory traversal on errors
• Updated help file with steps to schedule a batch job (OS X)

FreeFileSync 6.7

• Redesigned comparison progress statistics
• Fixed crash when loading incompatible config file
• Added “new” button to config panel
• Avoid sync progress dialog repositioning
• Resolved crash when loading sync settings for Arabic locale
• Restored cancel button width
• Help window not forced to float over main dialog (Windows)
• Fixed overwriting old-format batch files
• Harmonized view category sequence
• Merged similar translation items
• Fixed crash when scrolling help window without focus