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SyncBackPro allows users to configure Windows to run certain programs at specific times and frequencies. This includes when a computer is in sleep mode or standby. However, it is important to note that SyncBackPro does not control the sleep function of a computer, and it is dependent on Windows to wake up the computer. To ensure that SyncBackPro runs smoothly, it is recommended to keep motherboard drivers up to date and adjust power settings to prevent the computer from sleeping during the sync process.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| SyncBackFree work if the computer is sleeping | No, the user needs to disable sleep mode on their computer for the sync process to work |
| How to disable sleep mode on the computer | Change power settings to 'Never' |
| How to change power settings to 'Never' | Click System Preferences, Select Energy Saver, Move the Computer Sleep slider to 'Never', Clear the 'Put hard disks to sleep when possible' checkbox |
| How to change power settings to 'Never' on Windows | Click Start, type 'power sleep' in the Start Search box, and then click 'Change when the computer sleeps' |
| How to change power settings to 'Never' on Windows 11/10 | Select Start and then select Power > Shut down |
| How to change power settings to 'Never' on Windows 8.1 / Windows RT 8.1 | Move the mouse to the lower left-hand corner of the screen, right-click the Start button or press Windows logo key + X on your keyboard, Tap or click Shut down or sign out and choose Shut down |
| How to change power settings to 'Never' on Windows 7 | Click the Start button and then click the Shut-down button |
| How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows | Check the documentation that came with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website |
| How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows | Tap or click Shut down or sign out and choose Hibernate, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Settings, Tap or click Power > Hibernate |
| How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows | Click Start, type power sleep in the Start Search box, and then click Change when the computer sleeps, Expand Sleep, expand Allow waker timers, and then select Disable |
| How to schedule SyncBackPro to run at a specific time | Configure Windows in the scheduler to run certain programs at a specific time, e.g. every day at 9 am |
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What You'll Learn
- SyncBackPro can be set to run when a computer wakes up from hibernation or standby
- SyncBackPro can be scheduled to run at specific times, even when no one is logged in
- SyncBackPro profiles can be set to run at different priority levels, with higher priority profiles running faster
- SyncBackPro can be set to run interactively, prompting the user when required
- SyncBackPro can be set to only run when the computer has been idle for a specified period
SyncBackPro can be set to run when a computer wakes up from hibernation or standby
SyncBackPro provides a number of ways to run a profile. A profile can be both scheduled and set to run in the background. This scheduler lets the user configure Windows so that certain programs are run at certain times, e.g. every day at 9 am. A scheduled profile can switch the computer on (from hibernation or standby) to run the profile.
A SyncBackPro profile can be run in the following situations and configurations:
- Manually run, e.g. profile selected in the main window and the Run or Restore buttons are pressed.
- Scheduled (note that schedules can also be set to run every x minutes, hours, etc., and not just once or daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
- Run when a hotkey is pressed.
- Run on Windows startup or shutdown/logoff.
- When files or folders in the source or destination are changed.
- Run when a device is attached/inserted, e.g. a CD, a USB flash key, etc.
- Set to run in the background.
- Run when an external program start.
- Run externally from the command line, a batch file, or another program.
In some cases, you need to give Windows time to reinitialize network connections and devices (or spin-up CDs) once it comes out of hibernate or standby. This option lets you have the profile pause for a number of seconds before the profile starts running. The pause will be ignored if the profile is set to run on shutdown/logoff and is run at that time (otherwise it would delay Windows shutdown).
A profile with a higher priority will run faster than a profile with a lower priority, if both profiles are run at the same time. There are seven levels of priority from Idle (the slowest) to TimeCritical (the fastest). It is not recommended that you use TimeCritical as it may cause your entire computer to slow down or lock up. If you want a profile to use the least amount of CPU time, then select Lowest. If Idle is used, the profile may never be run.
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SyncBackPro can be scheduled to run at specific times, even when no one is logged in
To create a schedule for a profile, select the profile on the main screen and click the Schedule button. If there is no schedule for the profile, a dialog box will appear. If there is already a schedule, a different window will appear, allowing you to modify the existing schedule. When creating a new schedule, you can choose from two drop-down menu options:
- Run only when the user is logged on: This creates a schedule that will only run if you are logged on when the scheduled time occurs.
- Run interactively if the user is logged on: If this checkbox is ticked, the scheduler will run SyncBackPro in the same session as the logged-on user. If this checkbox is not ticked, the scheduler will run SyncBackPro in session 0, meaning any logged-in user will not see SyncBackPro being run.
It is important to note that if you are creating a profile to run whether you are logged in or not, you must supply your Windows login password. Additionally, if you are using power-saving features in Windows, such as standby or hibernate, you must enable the "Wake the computer to run this task" option. This will ensure that your computer wakes up from sleep mode to run the scheduled task at the appointed time.
By scheduling SyncBackPro to run at specific times, even when no one is logged in, users can ensure that their backups are performed regularly and efficiently, without the need for manual intervention. This can be particularly useful for ensuring that important data is backed up and protected, even when the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation.
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SyncBackPro profiles can be set to run at different priority levels, with higher priority profiles running faster
The priority level of a SyncBackPro profile can be defined for both manual and automatic runs. Additionally, the -priority command-line parameter can override the priority setting. It is worth mentioning that profiles with a large number of files may experience slower performance due to increased memory usage.
SyncBackPro offers a range of scheduling options for profiles. These profiles can be configured to run at specific dates and times, such as daily at 9 am, or at certain intervals like every hour. Scheduling a profile is generally preferable to running it in the background, but for frequent backups, combining both methods is ideal. This ensures that the profile runs even when the user is not logged in and that backups are performed regularly while the user is working.
To further customize the profile's behaviour, SyncBackPro provides additional settings. For instance, the "Pause for..." option allows the profile to pause for a few seconds before running, giving Windows time to reinitialize network connections and devices after hibernation or standby. Additionally, the "Flush all open files before running profile" setting ensures that all changes to files in the cache are written to disk, albeit at the cost of a few extra seconds to the profile's runtime.
SyncBackPro also offers advanced features such as the ability to highlight profiles that have not run successfully, allowing users to easily identify and address any issues. The "Use the Windows Event Log" setting records errors related to using the program, aiding technical support staff in debugging. Another feature, "Stop background backups from starting," prevents profiles set to run in the background from starting when specific files change or when certain programs are started or stopped.
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SyncBackPro can be set to run interactively, prompting the user when required
Note that if the profile is part of a group, the "Run interactively" setting will apply to all profiles in the group, and they will be run either attended or unattended. Additionally, if you are running profiles with command line parameters, the profiles will be run in unattended mode by default, and no prompts will be displayed. To run profiles in interactive mode, you need to use the "-i" command line parameter.
While SyncBackPro offers the flexibility to run profiles interactively, it is generally recommended to schedule a profile instead of having it run in the background. Scheduling a profile allows you to configure the date, time, and frequency of when the profile is run. You can set the profile to run at specific intervals, such as every 30 minutes, or even specify that it should only run when the computer has been idle for a certain period. This ensures that profiles are not run while you are actively using the computer.
Additionally, a scheduled profile can be configured to run even when you are not logged in or if someone else is logged in. It can also switch the computer on from hibernation or standby to run the profile. This provides the advantage of having your backup performed even when you are not actively working on the computer, ensuring that you have a more recent backup copy to restore from if needed.
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SyncBackPro can be set to only run when the computer has been idle for a specified period
SyncBackPro can be set to run automatically at certain times, such as daily at 5 am, or even every day at 9 am. It can also be set to run at specified intervals, such as every 30 minutes, or even every hour for six hours. This can be done by creating a schedule for a profile, which can be done by selecting the profile on the main screen and clicking the schedule button.
SyncBackPro can also be set to only run when the computer has been idle for a specified period. This is done by enabling the "Only run the profile if the computer has been idle for at least..." option, which specifies the amount of idle time that must pass before the profile is run. Idle time is defined as the period during which the keyboard, mouse, and any other input devices are not used. For example, you can set the profile to run every 30 minutes but only after the computer has been idle for 10 seconds.
Additionally, SyncBackPro can be set to run in the background, which is advisable if you want a profile to run frequently, such as hourly. This can be done by selecting the "Run this profile every..." option, which allows you to specify the interval at which the profile will be run. You can also set the profile to run when a program closes. For example, you can set SyncBack to back up files as soon as you close the editor software.
SyncBackPro also offers the ability to configure the program to not start the profile until there have been no changes for a certain number of seconds. This can be done by setting the "This must be idle computer time" option, which refers to the number of seconds specified in the previous setting. For example, if you set this profile setting to 5 seconds, SyncBack will not run the profile until 5 seconds have passed without any file updates.
Furthermore, SyncBackPro allows you to create a profile that can switch the computer on from hibernation or standby to run the profile. This can be useful if you are using power-saving features in Windows, such as standby or hibernate modes, which are activated after a certain period of inactivity. To ensure the profile runs at the appointed time, you must enable the "Wake the computer to run this task" option.
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Frequently asked questions
SyncBackFree will not work if your computer is sleeping. However, you can schedule a profile to run even when you're not logged in or if someone else is logged in. You can also configure your computer to switch on from sleep mode to run a profile.
You can schedule a profile to run at a specific time or date, or set it to run every x minutes, hours, etc. You can also set the profile to run when the computer has been idle for a certain amount of time.
You can change your computer's power settings to prevent it from going to sleep. On a Windows PC, go to System Preferences > Energy Saver and move the Computer Sleep slider to Never. On a Mac, click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Energy Saver > Power Adapter and set the Turn display off after slider to Never.
