How to Use the Sync Files Mode in Easy Computer Sync

Applicable To

• Plugable USB Transfer Cables
• Easy Computer Sync software

The Sync Files mode is one of the three main Transfer Modes in Easy Computer Sync, and it copies files in both directions so both computers end up with the same content. For example, if one computer has photos from 2021 and the other has photos from 2020, the steps below will put all of the photos on both computers.

Instructions

1. After making the connection between the two computers, click the Sync Files Button on the main menu
   
   
   
2. In the top-left corner of the page, click the boxes next to the main Windows folders you want to sync. Please note, clicking these boxes will select all content in the folder
   
   
3. Click Add Folder to look for specific folders to sync up. (If the folders you've already selected are all you need, you can click Next instead and skip to step 9.)
   
   
   
4. A screen appears with the first computer on the left and the second computer on the right. As a precaution, folders such as Users, Program Files, Documents, Pictures and more aren't available when the software is started. Click the box in the bottom-left of the screen that says Show Protected Folders to get further access to files and folders
   
   
   
5. A screen will pop up with some information about accessing files. Click Yes when ready to move on
   
   
   
6. Click the arrows  next to drives and folders to expand them, then select the folders you want to sync
   
   
   
7. Once you've found the folders needed, click OK
   
   
8. Confirm the folders you've selected are listed as ready to be synchronized
   
   
   
9. Click Next to begin syncing
   
   
10. Wait while the progress bar fills up green as files are synced
    
    
    
11. (Optional) When the sync finishes, click View Log to see a log with further information
    
    
    
12. Click Exit when finished

Expected Result

The completion screen shows the number of files sent and received and the amount of data transferred. Both computers now contain all of the files from the selected folders; in our example, the 2020 and 2021 photos are on both computers.

If the Issue Persists

If files still aren't syncing as expected, please reach out to us directly at: support@plugable.com with any questions or concerns.