File Details |
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| File Size | 11.7 MB |
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| License | Shareware, $29.95 |
| Operating System | Windows (All) |
| Date Added | July 18, 2017 |
| Total Downloads | 4,586 |
| Publisher | Centered Systems |
| Homepage | Second Copy |
Publisher's Description
Second Copy arranges your backup need in sets of "profiles". Each profile is a set of file and folder specifications which tells it what you want to be copied, to where, and when. Once configured, it monitors the "source" folders for changes or updates and copies new or changed files to the "destination". This process is done unobtrusively in the background.
Latest Reviews
Alex M reviewed v9.0.0.2 on May 13, 2017
Clean interface, a lot of customizing options.
Please ignore m.orons that don't know how to set schedule to Manual, and then complain that it runs every time on Start-up.
cricri_pingouin reviewed v8.0.0.0 on Sep 10, 2010
I gave it a 2 for a simple reason: it refuses to work if you try preventing it from loading on Windows startup. I do NOT need scheduled backups, and thus switched to Toucan, which is not only fully portable, but also free (that's always a bonus). If Second Copy just gave me the option to NOT load on startup instead of enforcing it, I would have given it a 4 (and it would have been somewhat portable). Sure it's a lot more powerful than Toucan, but denying an obvious choice is dumbfounding.
2nd Copy: Sorry Sir, I MUST run on Startup
Me: No thanks, I'll just fire you up when I need you, but thanks anyway.
2nd Copy: Sorry Sir, you misundertsood, you HAVE to let me run, or else...
Me: Or else what?
2nd Copy: I shall just REFUSE to work altogether.
Me: Oh, ok then (starts uninstalling 2nd Copy)
2nd Copy: Oh, hum, that's embarrassing, I thought I was controlling the situation... aaaarrgh...
(Me installs Toucan)
Toucan: Hello Sir, do you need me?
Me: Not right now, I'll give you a holler when I do.
Toucan: Alright, no problem Sir!
Me: Good boy.
bobad reviewed v7.1.0.36 on Aug 3, 2009
Best by far. Easy to use, yet has all the options you could possibly need.
emanresU deriseD reviewed v7.1.0.35 on Jul 22, 2009
Should be called "Second Rate".
c_robertson reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Jun 2, 2009
It a matter of application. I've used both dsyncronize and 2nd copy. 2nd copy can even keep your ftp site synced with your local pc, will sync your usb stick (by name) when you plug it in. Will sync files when they change, let you filter out files/extensions you don't want. Dsync is fine for basic sync.
My only drawback is sync with fat32 drives.
BarneyR reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Dec 30, 2008
Have tried a few and for my needs, this is the best (free or otherwise) - well worth the price.
MarcFou reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Dec 30, 2008
Small and fast. Easy to use UI with all the options and functionality you need. Not bloated with bs like so many apps out there.
wodez reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Dec 30, 2008
You know bobad, you should actually test the program before telling it's a toy. This software is just not worth paying for. There are a lot of similar programs that does the same thing and more, for free. Compared to DSynchronize, this is just bloatware.
bobad reviewed v7.1.0.1 on Sep 26, 2007
Now that I know how to make it portable, it rates a solid 5. (thanks aaron). Nothing is even close to this program. It has many folder, include, exclude, compress, exact copy, preview, and copy options that most other program don't have. Dsynchronizer is a toy compared to this program. Unfortunately SC is incompatible with Comodo Antivirus at the moment, but I assume that will be fixed.
wodez reviewed v7.1.0.0 on Sep 6, 2007
Good but DSynchronize does the same job and for free.
Alex M reviewed v9.0.0.2 on May 13, 2017
Clean interface, a lot of customizing options.
Please ignore m.orons that don't know how to set schedule to Manual, and then complain that it runs every time on Start-up.
cricri_pingouin reviewed v8.0.0.0 on Sep 10, 2010
I gave it a 2 for a simple reason: it refuses to work if you try preventing it from loading on Windows startup. I do NOT need scheduled backups, and thus switched to Toucan, which is not only fully portable, but also free (that's always a bonus). If Second Copy just gave me the option to NOT load on startup instead of enforcing it, I would have given it a 4 (and it would have been somewhat portable). Sure it's a lot more powerful than Toucan, but denying an obvious choice is dumbfounding.
2nd Copy: Sorry Sir, I MUST run on Startup
Me: No thanks, I'll just fire you up when I need you, but thanks anyway.
2nd Copy: Sorry Sir, you misundertsood, you HAVE to let me run, or else...
Me: Or else what?
2nd Copy: I shall just REFUSE to work altogether.
Me: Oh, ok then (starts uninstalling 2nd Copy)
2nd Copy: Oh, hum, that's embarrassing, I thought I was controlling the situation... aaaarrgh...
(Me installs Toucan)
Toucan: Hello Sir, do you need me?
Me: Not right now, I'll give you a holler when I do.
Toucan: Alright, no problem Sir!
Me: Good boy.
bobad reviewed v7.1.0.36 on Aug 3, 2009
Best by far. Easy to use, yet has all the options you could possibly need.
emanresU deriseD reviewed v7.1.0.35 on Jul 22, 2009
Should be called "Second Rate".
c_robertson reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Jun 2, 2009
It a matter of application. I've used both dsyncronize and 2nd copy. 2nd copy can even keep your ftp site synced with your local pc, will sync your usb stick (by name) when you plug it in. Will sync files when they change, let you filter out files/extensions you don't want. Dsync is fine for basic sync.
My only drawback is sync with fat32 drives.
BarneyR reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Dec 30, 2008
Have tried a few and for my needs, this is the best (free or otherwise) - well worth the price.
MarcFou reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Dec 30, 2008
Small and fast. Easy to use UI with all the options and functionality you need. Not bloated with bs like so many apps out there.
wodez reviewed v7.1.0.32 Beta on Dec 30, 2008
You know bobad, you should actually test the program before telling it's a toy. This software is just not worth paying for. There are a lot of similar programs that does the same thing and more, for free. Compared to DSynchronize, this is just bloatware.
bobad reviewed v7.1.0.1 on Sep 26, 2007
Now that I know how to make it portable, it rates a solid 5. (thanks aaron). Nothing is even close to this program. It has many folder, include, exclude, compress, exact copy, preview, and copy options that most other program don't have. Dsynchronizer is a toy compared to this program. Unfortunately SC is incompatible with Comodo Antivirus at the moment, but I assume that will be fixed.
wodez reviewed v7.1.0.0 on Sep 6, 2007
Good but DSynchronize does the same job and for free.
aaronpriest reviewed v7.0.1.6 Beta on Jun 7, 2007
Hahaha! I discovered today that it is incredibly easy to make 7.x series portable like 6.x used to be! I've been using Second Copy for a long time and I've yet to find another program that can create complex bi-directional syncs as easy as this program. I especially like the checkbox functionality for selecting files/folders to include/exclude. I've not found any other program that makes exclusions so easy. I also very much like the preview feature and the ability to delete emtpy folders on the source and destination option that were added to 7.x. So, naturally I wanted to run 7.x on my portable USB thumbdrive to take sync jobs with me to the job site. I copied the SecCopy folder to my USB drive and the hidden profiles.dat file from my user profile, edited the profiles.dat and added PerUserProfiles=0 under the [General] section and it works like charm. Detailed instructions here for those that are looking for an incredible portable sync solution! Enjoy!
http://www.secondcopy.co...=10084&cNode=5D2H2M
mmatheny reviewed v7.0.1.6 Beta on May 18, 2007
I agre with bobad - many times I have changed HDs, installed new OS, and all I had to do was drag my Second Copy folder over an voila! all profiles and my registration was intact!!!
philosopher_dog reviewed v7.0.1.6 Beta on May 17, 2007
I was a bit surprised by the low ratings. I love this program. Is there anything else out there that's really better? I've tried lots of backup solutions and have found this to be the most solid, reliable, etc. Portability might be nice, but I like version 7 better overall.