https://github.com/ajordan2984/wpfapp_solution_syncfiles

C# sync files from one folder to many
https://github.com/ajordan2984/wpfapp_solution_syncfiles

async-await backup-utility filebackup tasks-app tasks-automation tasks-management thread-safe threads threadsafe ui-design wpf wpf-application wpf-controls wpf-styles wpf-ui

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C# sync files from one folder to many

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ajordan2984/wpfapp_solution_syncfiles
• Owner: ajordan2984
• License: other
• Created: 2025-03-30T01:03:23.000Z (11 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-07-08T21:50:51.000Z (7 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-07-08T22:36:14.212Z (7 months ago)
• Topics: async-await, backup-utility, filebackup, tasks-app, tasks-automation, tasks-management, thread-safe, threads, threadsafe, ui-design, wpf, wpf-application, wpf-controls, wpf-styles, wpf-ui
• Language: C#
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• Size: 399 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# 🗂️ WpfApp_Solution_SyncFiles Utility

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## 🔍 Overview

This utility makes it simple to back up files from a selected PC folder to one or more external drives **without creating duplicate files**. It only copies over **new** or **updated** files that have been added to the PC folder. This keeps your external backups clean and up to date.

![SyncUserFiles](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dc64fb20-958b-4082-a208-e691ffdc00a4)

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## ⚙️ How It Works

> [!NOTE]

> The selected or typed PC folder must match the external folder name or it will not run. For example, if you select or type **`C:\Users\johndoe\Pictures`** on your PC, the external folder must end with **`Pictures`**.

- The program scans a selected folder on your PC.

- It then **compares** the contents of that PC folder to an external backup folder.

- On the **first run**, it creates a `.txt` file listing **all files** currently in the external folder.

  - On **subsequent runs**, instead of re-scanning the external folder (which can be slow with thousands of files), the utility simply **reads from this file** to get an instant snapshot of what's already backed up and then updates the `.txt` file at the end with any file changes.

- It then compares both file structures:

  - **New files** or **Updated files** in the PC folder are **copied over** to the external folder.

  - If a **file or folder is renamed** on the PC, the utility will:

    - Copy the renamed item.

    - Move the old version on the external drive to a **`/Quarantine`** folder (for safe review and cleanup).

- This smart scanning approach reduces external drive reads, saving time and wear on your hardware.

- Finally, a log file is created on the external drive detailing any changes made.

> [!TIP]

> If you want to skip any subfolder inside the selected folder on your PC and external drives, simply select or type the name of the subfolder in the field under **`(Optional) Please add or select the folders from inside the selected PC folder to excluded from backup`** and then click the button **`Add Excluded Folder`**.

> [!NOTE]

> When skipping a subfolder, any subfolder with either that name or part of that name will be skipped. For example, if you want to skip the **`MyExample`** subfolder, **`MyExample1`**, **`MyExample2`**, **`MyExample3`** will all be skipped as they match part of the name **`MyExample`**. If you would like to change this, you can in the **`GetAllDirectories`**  function.

✅ You no longer need to manually copy files to every external drive—just update your PC folder, and let the utility sync them all efficiently.

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## 🔓 Version

**v2.1.0**  

Open Source and free to use.

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## 💝 Support My Work

If you found this utility helpful and want to support my work—especially as I continue my **cancer journey**—you can send a small donation:

- **Cash App**: [`$ajordan2984`](https://cash.app/$ajordan2984)

- **Venmo**: [`@ajordan2984`](https://venmo.com/ajordan2984)

Every bit of encouragement and support makes a difference. Thank you 🙏

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## 📰 Follow My Writing

For more updates, behind-the-scenes progress, and reflections from my journey, follow me on [Substack](https://andrewjordansjourney.substack.com).

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## 📜 License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 License. See `LICENSE` for details.